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What is the primary goal of peace building in post-conflict conditions?
What is the primary goal of peace building in post-conflict conditions?
- To punish the opposing party for past aggressions
- To establish a new government
- To redistribute wealth and resources
- To build confidence between/among conflict parties (correct)
According to the Ubuntu philosophy, what is the key to achieving peace and conflict resolution?
According to the Ubuntu philosophy, what is the key to achieving peace and conflict resolution?
- Punishing those who have committed wrongs
- Promoting individualism and competition
- Establishing a strong military presence
- Fostering a sense of community and interconnectedness (correct)
What is a major obstacle to achieving peace and security in a society?
What is a major obstacle to achieving peace and security in a society?
- Insufficient infrastructure
- Lack of military strength
- Pervasive violence, corruption, poverty, and illiteracy (correct)
- Too much emphasis on individual freedom
What is a key aspect of peace psychologically?
What is a key aspect of peace psychologically?
What is a major challenge to achieving social justice in a society?
What is a major challenge to achieving social justice in a society?
What is essential for peaceful coexistence in a society?
What is essential for peaceful coexistence in a society?
What is a key factor in determining whether a society is at peace?
What is a key factor in determining whether a society is at peace?
What is a major consequence of pervasive violence, corruption, poverty, and illiteracy in a society?
What is a major consequence of pervasive violence, corruption, poverty, and illiteracy in a society?
What is essential for achieving peace and conflict resolution in a society?
What is essential for achieving peace and conflict resolution in a society?
What is a key aspect of the Ubuntu philosophy of peace and conflict resolution?
What is a key aspect of the Ubuntu philosophy of peace and conflict resolution?
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Study Notes
Plato's Concept of Justice and Peace
- Plato argues that peace is a state of balance that exists when there is justice.
- He states that every society needs three functions to achieve peace: production, security, and political rule.
- These functions require three aptitudes: appetite, courage, and knowledge, and three roles: workers, soldiers, and rulers.
- Justice is demonstrated when society systematically determines the endowment of each member and ensures they function according to their abilities.
Political Definition of Peace
- According to Miller (2005), peace is a political condition that ensures justice and social stability through formal and informal institutions, practices, and norms.
- Politically, there is peace when there is a balance of power and political order, with stable and effective political structures.
- The University for Peace defines peace as a political condition that makes justice possible.
- Citizen participation in the political process must be guaranteed, and tolerance of opposing views must be ensured.
Sociological Concept of Peace
- Sociologists view peace as a societal condition characterized by social harmony and the absence of social conflict, antagonism, and disrespect for norms and traditions.
- Peace is also a condition in which individuals are able to meet their needs and expectations.
- Structural functionalism, as proposed by Emile Durkheim, views society as an organism with interdependent parts (social institutions) that perform specific functions to meet basic needs.
- Dialectical materialism, associated with Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, examines the contradictions within a capitalist state, particularly class struggle.
Psychological Concept of Peace
- Peace is seen as a function of the mindset of an individual or group of people.
- It is concerned with citizens' perceptions of their environment, infrastructure, and the government's ability to secure their life, liberty, and property.
- Peace psychologically is affected by factors such as lack of infrastructure, stress, and feelings of insecurity.
Ubuntu: African Conception of Peace and Conflict Resolution
- Ubuntu is an African conception of peace.
- In post-conflict conditions, peace building is crucial to build confidence between/among conflict parties.
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