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Taiwan's Defense Dilemma and Moral Quandaries
This chapter analyzes Taiwan's military ethos, focusing on the defeatism among its populace regarding defense against potential invasions. It also explores the historical strategies of the ruling party and the moral complexities faced in Chinese literature and philosophy, particularly around the tension between virtue and societal outcomes. Through a discussion of key narratives, it emphasizes the need for a cultural shift in national service and the inherent ethical dilemmas throughout Chinese history.
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