World Peace: In the Perspective of Chinese PhilosophyEssay Preview: World Peace: In the Perspective of Chinese PhilosophyReport this essayWorld Peace!Ever since, man has struggled for peace. There have been many efforts put forth that intend to alleviate conflicts and restore peaceful relationships. However, much as we want to attain peace by doing any peace agreements possible, we are still no where near from that goal. Conflicts and disagreements that have exacerbated into violent combats are constantly plaguing the planet. Isolated cases of violence are present everywhere, both small and big scale hostilities afflicts the whole humanity. We have the problem in Middle East, in our country, in Mindanao, in our government and even in our own homes.
(2:54) “World Peace” by C.A. Sotolaj
World Peace, one of the most important books I have ever read, gives a simple lesson about how one would best act in his country. But what did the world really say when a Communist rule had ended? How would you react if a Communist dictatorship brought about mass famines, hunger and famine? I can’t think of any situation where we had been led to believe that our government was actually prepared to face that disaster (even if a small number of Communist members were around). I think that’s a little too pessimistic, since there is much that was to be done in advance to make sure everything was going right. I was in the middle of this discussion during a conversation with my wife, and then after a few minutes, she explained to me how the world in question could have turned out worse for both our country and our kids. I immediately understood that my family and the lives I was living as a parent were more dangerous than this would have been. But despite being able to explain this to my wife with a simple smile, she didn’t even say that we could lose our right to speak about the world. Even if she had, I would have done the same thing in a different circumstance. Instead, I have spent most of my time defending myself by pointing out the very real dangers of a dictatorship, and yet I still find myself in a place where I am still terrified of being labeled “anti-communist,” “anti-family,” or “anti-religious.” This is especially true in places where I find it difficult to deal with my own beliefs and beliefs being exposed to the public, without being personally exposed to those beliefs. I have to admit that I can see what is happening to my kids, and a lot of them struggle with some of the things that are happening in their communities, because one of my biggest weaknesses has been growing anxiety of being accused of being anti-communist. In many parts of the world, especially in East Africa and parts of Asia, we have a problem with the government, which is known as the West African Police Force. In many respects, I understand how this may be a situation that is very different from the one we experience now. I am a proud supporter of the peace process in East Africa, and my belief that we are dealing with a situation that has been going on in the region for decades, shows that I understand the frustration that many people feel about this topic. But I still think that it probably is only fair to say that East Africa is the worst place for the Peace Process to continue in the near future. The only way forward is to change the approach our political leaders really take that could end things in ways that will benefit the whole community. It’s no longer
(2:54) “World Peace” by C.A. Sotolaj
World Peace, one of the most important books I have ever read, gives a simple lesson about how one would best act in his country. But what did the world really say when a Communist rule had ended? How would you react if a Communist dictatorship brought about mass famines, hunger and famine? I can’t think of any situation where we had been led to believe that our government was actually prepared to face that disaster (even if a small number of Communist members were around). I think that’s a little too pessimistic, since there is much that was to be done in advance to make sure everything was going right. I was in the middle of this discussion during a conversation with my wife, and then after a few minutes, she explained to me how the world in question could have turned out worse for both our country and our kids. I immediately understood that my family and the lives I was living as a parent were more dangerous than this would have been. But despite being able to explain this to my wife with a simple smile, she didn’t even say that we could lose our right to speak about the world. Even if she had, I would have done the same thing in a different circumstance. Instead, I have spent most of my time defending myself by pointing out the very real dangers of a dictatorship, and yet I still find myself in a place where I am still terrified of being labeled “anti-communist,” “anti-family,” or “anti-religious.” This is especially true in places where I find it difficult to deal with my own beliefs and beliefs being exposed to the public, without being personally exposed to those beliefs. I have to admit that I can see what is happening to my kids, and a lot of them struggle with some of the things that are happening in their communities, because one of my biggest weaknesses has been growing anxiety of being accused of being anti-communist. In many parts of the world, especially in East Africa and parts of Asia, we have a problem with the government, which is known as the West African Police Force. In many respects, I understand how this may be a situation that is very different from the one we experience now. I am a proud supporter of the peace process in East Africa, and my belief that we are dealing with a situation that has been going on in the region for decades, shows that I understand the frustration that many people feel about this topic. But I still think that it probably is only fair to say that East Africa is the worst place for the Peace Process to continue in the near future. The only way forward is to change the approach our political leaders really take that could end things in ways that will benefit the whole community. It’s no longer
Despite our efforts to live in peace and harmony, we are still at a loss on how to make it lasting. War still surfaces notwithstanding our efforts to make peace. There must be something wrong with what we are doing at the moment. What is that thing that prevents us from reaching our goal to have peace?
This paper would like to offer an analysis of the cause of the worlds bloody plight by presenting an oriental perspective from Lao Tzu specifically this statement: (#37) Tao invariably takes no action, and yet there is nothing left undone./If kings and barons can keep it, all things will transform spontaneously./If, after transformation, they should desire to be active,/I would restrain them with simplicity, which has no name./Simplicity, which has no name, is free of desires./Being free of desires, it is tranquil./And the world will be at peace of its own accord.
Here, we see a clear development or flow of ideas. First, the statement tells us about taking no action and then about the human desire to be active and manipulative. Next, it presents to us that simplicity is the antidote of that urge to manipulate and be active. Lastly it demonstrates to us that a peaceful world will be possible by its own accord.
These points will be our guide as to the flow of our discussion as we go on further in this paper. What is this idea of taking no action? Among men, only a few can understand and appreciate the advantage of taking no action. Why, because the present context orients us to manage things on our own. We have to do this. We have to do that. Man has become so obsessed with the idea of being the captain of his ship, the master of his life, of being superior to animals, to other things both living and non-living, and even with his fellow man. So, man tends to believe that he has the responsibility and has the power to control his environment in his due accord. Man is so overwhelmed in manipulating things to the point of distorting their nature.
What benefit can one actually get from doing nothing? Doing nothing means letting things be as they are. Spontaneity therefore is not suppressed. The natural flow of transformation of things is not disrupted. Why one has to let things go their own way? Nature actually has built-in auto preservation. Things will be in order as they are. Each has its own role in the grander scheme of things and let us just let them be without us intervening their natural flow. By doing nothing, one has contributed in the preservation of the nature of things. One has avoided thorough destruction of things.
But then again, man has a tendency of becoming active. The cause of mans craving to be active is his desires. And this will bring nothing but damage. Take for