Interactive Peace and Philosophy Web

(An introductory note about philosophy)

Five Great Traditional Philosophies of Peace:

1. Ethical Egoism

2. Utilitarianism

3. Traditional Theories of Rights

4. Ethics of Care

5. Skepticism

and Dr. Sztybel’s

6. Best Caring Ethics

We will ask the following two questions of each philosophy:

1. What are some possible reasons in favour of adopting the given theory as a guide to peace and conflict?

2. What are some possible reasons against adopting the given theory as a guide to peace and conflict?

(A note about Eastern Ethics, religious ethics, and non-Western ethics.)



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