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  • Peace is universally recognized as a paramount value across cultures and nations.
  • Historical conceptualizations of peace range from essentialist views to secular frameworks emphasizing utility, prosperity, and justice.
  • Despite lacking a standard definition, peace is increasingly acknowledged as a critical determinant of health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted nature of peace as a supreme value.
  • To examine the relationship between peace, justice, and societal well-being.
  • To enhance the understanding of peace as a determinant of health through conceptual innovation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of historical and philosophical perspectives on peace.
  • Analysis of peace as a factor influencing individual and societal health outcomes.
  • Conceptual development to define and understand the phenomenon of 'feeling peaceful'.

Main Results:

  • Peace is conceptualized through diverse perspectives, including essentialist and secular utility-based models.
  • The pursuit of peace involves creating networks for harmonious coexistence and mutual concern.
  • Peace is linked to health disparities and the optimization of justice, impacting both individual and collective health.

Conclusions:

  • Defining and understanding peace is crucial for advancing societal well-being and health equity.
  • Conceptualizing peace can illuminate its role as a fundamental determinant of health.
  • Further exploration of 'feeling peaceful' can enrich our understanding of peace as a valuable societal goal.