Meaning of Peace

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What is the etymological origin of the word 'peace'?

Latin word 'pax', meaning peace of mind

How does the School of Peace Studies Bradford define peace?

The absence of war or structural violence

According to Adeniyi (2016), how is peace defined?

The absence of war, fear, conflict, anxiety, suffering, and violence, and about peaceful co-existence

What does the text suggest about the holistic view of peace?

It involves psychological, sociological, spiritual/religious, and political spheres

What does Ibeanu (2005) define peace as?

A process involving activities that are directly or indirectly linked to increasing development and reducing conflict

According to the Instrumentalists/Fundamentalists, how is peace defined?

Peace is the absence of war

What is the Philosophical Definition of Peace based on the text?

Peace is the pre-corruption state of man in society

What does the Sociological Definition of Peace emphasize?

Peace is the absence of social conflict for meeting needs

How is peace defined based on the Political Definition?

Peace is a political condition that makes justice possible

Which school of thought views peace as a means to an end, which is progress and development?

Instrumentalists/Fundamentalists

Explore the different connotations and definitions of peace from psychological, sociological, spiritual/religious, and political perspectives. Learn about the absence of war or structural violence as a concept of peace.

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