War as an Inner Experience

In his second book, «War as an Inner Experience» German officer and writer Ernst Jünger transcends the realm of battlefield descriptions to embark on a profound philosophical exploration of war's psychological impact. This work, much like his renowned memoirs «In Steel Storms» takes readers to the Western Front of World War I, but with a focus on the soldiers' inner struggles rather than external events.
Writing from the perspective of the 1920s, Jünger seeks to make sense of war from a philosophical standpoint. He contemplates how war transforms individuals, examining its influence on love, art, literature, and politics. The author not only depicts war's horrific consequences but also explains why pacifists who deny any value in this destructive experience are mistaken.