| Abstract: | Replies to comments by Ralph H. Gundlach on an article, attributed to an E. J. McGuigan, "Crash Research Program for Peace" (see record 1959-08088-001). The present author, F. J. McGuigan, states that Gundlach either says or implies that in the article in question it is assumed that principles of individual behavior are applicable to groups, that such factors as "hurt pride, jealously [sic], or social pressure. Now it may well be that these are proper assertions to make about his position, or in fact they may not be proper. Similarly Gundlach's assertions in addition to those above may or may not be true. But whether or not these things are true is really irrelevant to the article in question for none of them are either asserted or denied, as even a cursory reading should show. The investigation was merely an attempt to obtain a sample of reactions from individuals who might influence international policy on the question of research on the problem of warfare. Clearly any restrictions on how to attack such a problem by stating limiting assumptions at this time would be premature. In any event, Gundlach's interest, in peace is to be praised. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
