pcr 311 - National Open University of Nigeria

PCR 311 Philosophies and Great Personalities of Peace
UNIT 2
PHILOSOPHIES IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION
CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Objectives
3.0 Main content
3.1 Concept of philosophies in conflict resolution
3.2 Conciliatory approach; political approach,
4.0 Conclusion
5.0 Summary
6.0 Tutor marked Assignment
7.0 References/further readings
1.0 INTRODUCTION
In African setting particularly, the homogeneity of family issues are
regarded as non-negotiable. Quite regularly, we often hear philosophical
sayings like.
It is God’s wish; no leaf will drop from a tree without God’s knowledge;
and many similar things, just to ensure a win – win situation.
You are expected to be familiar with these philosophical approaches in
conflict resolution. By extension, you will have a good grasp of their
possibilities when weighed against their strengths and weaknesses.
2.0 OBJECTIVES
After reading this unit, you should be able to:
• explain the rationale behind involving philosophies in resolving
conflict and
• point out some vital conflicts that have been resolved through
philosophies.
3.0 MAIN CONTENT
3.1 Concept of Philosophies in Conflict Resolution
This has to do with intractable conflict, either at National or
International levels, which conventional method of conflict resolution have left
in limbo but which invocation of philosophies, such as putting the issue before
the Supreme Being; only Him knows why; He knows best; let’s leave everything
to God, and so forth, have assisted in either dousing by building peace within
the combatants or have led to win-win situation.
3.2 Conciliatory Approach of Philosophies in Conflict Resolution
This is a situation in which a third party initiates processes that could
culminate in bringing the parties in conflict together through various peacebuilding
methods. The third party examines what is on ground, improves
methods of communication and ensures through appropriate philosophies, that
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