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- DictionaryPeace/pēs/
noun
- 1. freedom from disturbance; tranquility: "you can while away an hour or two in peace and seclusion"
- 2. a state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended: "the Straits were to be open to warships in time of peace"
exclamation
- 1. used as a friendly greeting. informal US
- 2. used as an order to remain silent: archaic "peace, be still!"
verb
- 1. leave: informal US "I woke up at seven, thanked my host, and peaced out"
Dec 9, 2015 · “Peace means tranquility. Peace means being free from persecution due to one’s nationality, immigration status, race, ethnicity, political affiliation, religious beliefs (or lack thereof) or sexual preference. Peace also comes from the comfort in knowing that you have a roof over your head, food to eat and loving family members and friends.
- Religious Sources For A Philosophy of Peace
- Classical Sources For A Philosophy of Peace
- Medieval Sources For A Philosophy of Peace
- Renaissance Sources For A Philosophy of Peace
- Modern Sources For A Philosophy of Peace
- Contemporary Sources For A Philosophy of Peace
- The Philosophy of Peace Education
- The Notion of A Culture of Peace
- The Right to Peace
- The Problem of Absolute Peace
It is logical that we should examine the theory of peace as set down in the teachings of some of the world’s major religious traditions, given that, for most of human history, people have viewed themselves and the world through the lens of religion. Indeed, the notion of religion as such may be viewed as a modern invention, in that throughout most ...
The writings of Plato (428/7-348/7 B.C.E.) would not normally be thought of as presenting a source for a philosophy of peace. Yet there are aspects of Plato’s work, based upon the teaching of Socrates, which may constitute such a source. Within his major work Politeia (Republic), Plato focuses on what makes for justice, an important element in any ...
Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 C.E.) was both a bishop and theologian, and he is widely recognized as capably integrating classical philosophy into Christian thought. His thought is often categorized as late Roman or early medieval. One element of Augustinian thought relevant to a philosophy of peace is his adaptation of the neo-Platonic notion ...
The Renaissance was a period of a revival of learning in Europe, and it is often identified as a period of transition from the medieval to the modern. The Renaissance is also known for the growth of humanism, that is, an era involving the rediscovery of classical literature, an outlook focusing on human needs and on rational means to solve social p...
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) was both a writer and a politician, whose writing was motivated by an overarching concern on how to avoid civil war, and the carnage and suffering resulting from this. He had observed this first-hand in England, and he famously articulated a statist view of peace as a contrast to the anarchy and violence of nature. In his ...
William James (1842-1910) was a noted American pragmatist philosopher, and his 1906 essay ‘The Moral Equivalent of War’, originally an oration, was produced at a time when many who had experienced the destruction and loss of life of the American Civil War were still alive. Jamesprovides an interesting potential source for a pragmatist philosophy of...
In investigating a philosophy of peace, it is useful to examine writing on what might reasonably constitute a philosophy of peace education. The reason is that when defining peace education, we are in effect defining peace, as the encouragement and attainment of peace is the ultimate goal of peace education. Just as peace is increasingly seen as a ...
The realization that peace is more than the absence of conflict lies at the heart of the emergence of the notion of a culture of peace, a notion which has been gaining greater attention within peace research in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. The notion was implicit within the UNESCO mandate, with the acknowledgment that since ...
Another emerging theme in peace theory has been the notion of peace as a human right. There is some logic to the notion of peace as a human right. The emergence of the modern human rights movement arose very much out of the chaos of global war and the emerging consensus that the recognition of human rights was the best way to establish and maintain...
Given the challenges of defining peace, the philosophical problem of peace may be phrased in terms of a question: is there any such thing as absolute peace? Or ought we be satisfied with an imperfect peace? For instance, can there ever be a complete elimination of all forms of armed conflict, or at least the elimination of reliance on armed force a...
Definition of peace – Learner’s Dictionary. peace. noun [ U ] uk / piːs / us. peace noun [U] (NO VIOLENCE) Add to word list. B2. a situation in which there is no war, violence, or arguing: peace talks. a peace agreement / treaty. There seems little hope for world peace. The UN sent troops to the region to keep the peace. Fewer examples.
Definition of peace noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. peace. noun. /piːs/ Idioms. [uncountable, singular] a situation or a period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or an area. world peace. in peace The two communities live together in peace. at peace The countries have been at peace for more than a century.
Peace is a solid, enduring relationship of harmonious living together, based on respect, serenity, cordiality and mutual understanding. It is founded as much on the heart as on reason. It is through human warmth that we can transcend violence.
The second definition of peace, according to Webster’s, is a “mental or spiritual condition marked by freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions.”. This is peace in its personal or “inner” sense, “peace of mind,” as well as “calmness of mind and heart: serenity of spirit” (inner peace).
1 p. 5 Defining peace. Oliver P. Richmond. https://doi.org/10.1093/actrade/9780199656004.003.0002. Published: November 2014. Split View. Annotate. Cite. Permissions. Share. Abstract. ‘Defining peace’ explains why there is no single definition of peace and looks at theories about peace.
