Citation

Sellmann JD. Asian Philos. 2009; 19(2): 159-171.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/09552360902943779

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper challenges the view that justice leads to or generates peace. Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Confucian, Daoist and Chinese military philosophical perspectives on violence and peace are reviewed. Based on insights derived from these Asian traditions concerning the relationship between violence and peace, the author argues that the quest for world peace is not attainable. The author proposes that people need to direct their attention, energy and action to support personal and community peace, and to support justice, which entails legitimate and sanctioned acts of violence, and just war.