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Peace Education: Exploring Ethical and Philosophical Foundations
by James Page.
2008. Charlotte: Information Age Publishing.
Foreword by Koichiro Matsuura.
Peace education is now well recognized within international legal instruments and within critical educational literature as an important aspect of education. Despite this, little attention has been given in the critical literature to the philosophical foundations for peace education and the rationale for peace education thus remains substantially an assumed one. This investigation explores some possible philosophical foundations for peace education, through an examination of five specific ethical traditions: 1) virtue ethics, whereby peace may be interpreted as a virtue, and/or virtue is interpreted as peacefulness, and peace education as education in that virtue; 2) consequentialist ethics, whereby peace education may be interpreted as education regarding the consequences of our action and inaction, both as individuals and collectivities; 3) conservative political ethics, whereby peace education may be interpreted as emphasizing the importance of the evolution of social institutions and the importance of ordered and lawful social change; 4) aesthetic ethics, whereby peace may be interpreted as something beautiful and valuable in itself, and peace education as emphasizing the importance of that beauty and value; and 5) the ethics of care, whereby care may be interpreted as a core element in peace, and peace education as encouraging trust and engagement with the other. The study addresses major contributions to each of these ethical traditions, the strengths and weaknesses of the tradition, and the ways in which the tradition provides support for peace education. It is argued in the study that each tradition provides only a partial basis for peace education, and that ultimately a holistic and integrative understanding is required, one that encourages a culture of peace.
" ... an important addition to the emerging literature on peace education and the culture of peace" (From the Foreword by Koichiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO).
CONTENTS:
Acknowledgments.
Preface.
Foreword.
1 The Problem of Peace Education.
2 Virtue Ethics and Peace Education.
3 Consequentialist Ethics and Peace Education.
4 Conservative Political Ethics and Peace Education.
5 Aesthetic Ethics and Peace Education.
6 The Ethics of Care and Peace Education.
7 Conclusions.
8 Citation Method. References. Name Index. Subject Index.
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Chapter contents: http://eprints.qut.edu.au/12263/
Encyclopedia of Peace Education
Edited by Monisha Bajaj
2008. Charlotte: Information Age Publishing.
The rise of peace education both in scholarship and in practice has yielded numerous documents, websites, and publications with often divergent perspectives on what the field is, does, and means. The Encyclopedia of Peace Education provides a comprehensive overview of the scholarly developments in the field to date, so as to provide a common denominator for the various actors involved in advancing peace education internationally. Thus, this edited volume serves as an essential reference guide that traces the history and emergence of the field, highlights foundational concepts, contextualizes peace education practice across international and disciplinary borders, and suggests new directions for peace educators.
From core conceptual perspectives to the moral and spiritual foundations of the field to the role of the United Nations, the Encyclopedia grounds peace education in a solid theoretical and practical framework through the writings of the field’s most renowned scholars. This volume will target undergraduate and graduate students as well as scholars and practitioners working in international and non-governmental organizations in the field of peace education.
CONTENTS: Introduction, Monisha Bajaj.
Section I: The Historical Emergence of and Influences on Peace Education.
History of Peace Education, Ian Harris.
John Dewey and Peace Education, Charles Howlett.
Maria Montessori and Peace Education, Cheryl Duckworth.
Paulo Freire and Peace Education, Lesley Bartlett.
Section II: Foundational Perspectives in Peace Education.
Form and Content of Peace Education, Johan Galtung.
Conceptual Perspectives in Peace Education, Magnus Haavelsrud.
The Moral and Spiritual Foundations of Peace Education,Dale Snauwaert.
The United Nations and Peace Education, James Page.
Section III: Core Concepts in Peace Education.
Caring and Peace Education, Nel Noddings.
Countering Militarism Through Peace Education, Carl Mirra.
Human Rights Education, Felisa Tibbitts.
Global Citizenship Education, Lynn Davies.
Section IV: Frameworks and New Directions for Peace Education.
Comparative and International Education and Peace Education, Robin Burns.
Futures Studies and Peace Education, David Hicks.
"Critical" Peace Education, Monisha Bajaj.
Unity-Based Peace Education, H. B. Danesh.
References
Index
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Peacebuilding
Women in International Perspective
Elisabeth Porter
University of South Australia
This book clarifies some key ideas and practices underlying peacebuilding; understood broadly as formal and informal peace processes that occur during pre-conflict, conflict and post-conflict transformation. Applicable to all peacebuilders, Elisabeth Porter highlights positive examples of women’s peacebuilding in comparative international contexts. She critically interrogates accepted and entrenched dualisms that prevent meaningful reconciliation, while also examining the harm of othering and the importance of recognition, inclusion and tolerance. Drawing on feminist ethics, the book develops a politics of compassion that defends justice, equality and rights and the need to restore victims’ dignity. Complex issues of memory, truth, silence and redress are explored while new ideas on reconciliation and embracing difference emerge.
Many ideas challenge orthodox understandings of peace. The arguments developed here demonstrate how peacebuilding can be understood more broadly than current United Nations and orthodox usages so that women’s activities in conflict and transitional societies can be valued as participating in building sustainable peace with justice. Theoretically integrating peace and conflict studies, international relations, political theory and feminist ethics, this book focuses on the lessons to be learned from best practices of peacebuilding situated around the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.
Selected Contents
Introduction 1. Peacebuilding as Process: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 a. Historical Background to UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) b. Achievements of SCR 1325 c. Peacebuilding as Process: Pre-Conflict, Conflict and Post-Accord d. Security in Feeling Included in Peace Processes 2. Overcoming the Harm of Polarization a. Harm of Dualism b. Feminist Ethics – Justice and Care c.
Beyond Irreconcilable Options d. Valuing Differences in Inclusionary Politics 3. Recognition and Inclusion a. Identity and Recognition b. Beyond
Tolerance and Coexistence to Mutual Respect c. Coalition-Building d. Practices of Inclusive Recognition 4. Justice and Compassion a. A Politics of Compassion b. Justice and Peace c. Justice, Equality and Rights d. Victims – Restoring Dignity 5. Memory and Truth a. Dealing with the Past b. Truth and Silence c. Truthful Stories d. Redress 6. Reconciliation and Difference a. Understanding Reconciliation b. Apology and Forgiveness c. Practicing Reconciliation d. Embracing Difference. Conclusion: Peace with Justice and
Security.
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Taming War
Culture and Technology for Peace
Andrew Greig
For further information please contact info@tamingwar.com or write to Peace Power Press, Box 724, AVALON BEACH NSW 2107, Australia
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