A theory of peace

There is a mainstream narrative: Problem: There are dangerous and unruly classes and countries If let loose life becomes brutish, nasty and short for all Remedy: Economic-military-political-cultural rule from above If vertical enough we get pax by rule of force, balance and law This book challenge [...]
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There is a mainstream narrative: Problem: There are dangerous and unruly classes and countries If let loose life becomes brutish, nasty and short for all Remedy: Economic-military-political-cultural rule from above If vertical enough we get pax by rule of force, balance and law This book challenges that and argues an alternative narrative: Problem: There are traumas and conflicts to be mediated There are cooperative equity and harmony projects to be built Remedy: Mediate traumas and conflicts and we get negative peace Build equitable projects with harmony and we get positive peace