Philosophy of peace
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A philosophy of peace is a body of theoretical ideas held to lead to peace, or which have actually been used to effect in the bringing about of peace at some level in the world. The two main paradigms in building peace have been military or political force and voluntary cooperation.
The ancient Pax Romana succeeded by tempering the imperial desire for expansion with efforts to benefit the conquered peoples. The Soviet Union brought a temporary cessation of ethnic strife to Yugoslavia, but upon the Soviet departure, ethnic cleansing broke out.[disputed] The Confucian ideal of benevolence from on high, i.e., a paternalistic government taking care of people rather than exploiting them has found resonance in the religious teachings of Sun Myung Moon, whose motto is "live for the sake of others".
The I Ching says:[cite this quote]
- Heaven has placed itself beneath the earth, and so their powers unite in deep harmony. Then peace and blessing descend upon all living things. In the world of man it is a time of social harmony; those in high places show favor to the lowly, and the lowly and inferior is an end to all feuds.
Immanuel Kant's philosophical ideas on peace were described by one scholar[who?] as follows:
- At least four innovations that are still relevant can be attributed to Kant. He is the first thinker, and to date the only great thinker, to have elevated the concept of peace to the status of a foundational concept of philosophy. Kant links this concept to the political innovation of his time, a republic devoted to human rights. He extends the concept by adding to it the right of nations and cosmopolitan law. Finally, Kant democratizes Plato’s notion of philosopher-kings with a concept of “kingly people.” ... For Kant, peace belongs mainly, but not exclusively, to right and law, which in turn are an important domain of morals: Kant’s philosophy of right and law, of the state, and of peace is an ethics of right and law, of the state, and of peace. Consequently, we should first elucidate the foundation of Kant’s philosophy of peace, namely, the moral concept itself. [1]
Rev. Moon says:
- The order of existence in the universe is rooted in acting for the sake of others. The world of true peace, true love and the true ideal is both the ideal of God's creation and the desire of humankind. Therefore, the origin of happiness and peace lies in living for the sake of others. [2]
The Cornerstone Foundation says:[cite this quote]
- Cornerstone Foundation's philosophy is one of peace. We support cooperative, constructive relationships on all levels: individual, organizational, cultural, and global. The types of interactions that we strive for are characterized by equality, compassion, and respect.
- In our community, we are making an effort to develop connections between individuals and organizations, to help each other by exchanging resources and services and supporting each others dreams. We believe that every community member has strengths and talents to contribute, and that by working together we can collectively improve our lives.
- In our culture, we encourage creativity as the antidote to violence and destruction. By empowering individuals to express themselves and embracing rich cultural traditions, we support the flowering of our great creative potential.
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- Philosophy on Peace - links to ancient philosophy, beginning with ancient Asia
- Philosophy of Peace - Cornerstone Foundation
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