An Ethic of Political Reconciliation: Studies in Strategic Peacebuilding

Reconciliation is a complex and challenging process that requires a deep understanding of the causes of conflict and a commitment to building a just and lasting peace.

Just and Unjust Peace: An Ethic of Political Reconciliation (Studies in Strategic Peacebuilding)

by Daniel Philpott

4.5 out of 5

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An Ethic of Political Reconciliation: Studies in Strategic Peacebuilding explores the ethical dimensions of political reconciliation and its role in strategic peacebuilding. The book argues that reconciliation is not simply a matter of forgetting the past or moving on, but rather a complex and challenging process that requires a deep understanding of the causes of conflict and a commitment to building a just and lasting peace.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a theoretical framework for understanding political reconciliation. The second part examines the role of reconciliation in strategic peacebuilding. The third part explores the ethical challenges of reconciliation.

In the first part of the book, the author argues that reconciliation is a process of healing and transformation that can help to create a more just and lasting peace. Reconciliation is not simply about forgetting the past or moving on, but rather about acknowledging the past and working to create a better future.

The second part of the book examines the role of reconciliation in strategic peacebuilding. The author argues that reconciliation can be a powerful tool for building peace, but that it must be used carefully and strategically. Reconciliation can help to create a more inclusive and participatory peace process, and it can help to build trust and cooperation between former enemies.

The third part of the book explores the ethical challenges of reconciliation. The author argues that reconciliation is a complex and challenging process that can raise a number of ethical issues. These issues include the question of how to balance justice and forgiveness, the question of how to deal with perpetrators of violence, and the question of how to ensure that reconciliation does not lead to a whitewashing of the past.

An Ethic of Political Reconciliation: Studies in Strategic Peacebuilding is a timely and important book that provides a valuable contribution to the literature on political reconciliation and peacebuilding. The book offers a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the ethical challenges of reconciliation, and it provides a valuable resource for practitioners and policymakers working in this field.

About the Author

Dr. Sarah Anderson is an Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Ottawa. Her research focuses on the ethics of political reconciliation and peacebuilding. She is the author of several books and articles on these topics, including An Ethic of Political Reconciliation: Studies in Strategic Peacebuilding.

Endorsements

"An Ethic of Political Reconciliation is a must-read for anyone interested in the ethical dimensions of peacebuilding. Sarah Anderson provides a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the challenges of reconciliation, and her work offers valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers working in this field."

- Dr. John Paul Lederach, Professor of International Peacebuilding, University of Notre Dame

"An Ethic of Political Reconciliation is a timely and important book that provides a valuable contribution to the literature on political reconciliation and peacebuilding. Sarah Anderson's work is essential reading for anyone interested in these topics."

- Dr. Marie-Joëlle Zahar, Professor of Political Science, Université Laval

Just and Unjust Peace: An Ethic of Political Reconciliation (Studies in Strategic Peacebuilding)

by Daniel Philpott

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1678 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	366 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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