Concept Inventing: A Humanbecoming Perspective on Feeling Peaceful.

Area of Science:

• Social Sciences
• Philosophy
• Public Health

Background:

• 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.