On peace. A decalogue of guiding principles for building spaces for peaceful, harmonious and inclusive coexistence

Abstract

As a result of a documentary review with a qualitative approach, the objective of this research was integrating theoretical, epistemic, strategic and practical positions regarding peace, understood as universal value that combines solidarity, fraternal encounter and critical tolerance, when operationalized, expand the possibilities of human conviviality; additionally, a decalogue of guiding principles for building spaces for conviviality within the framework of pacifism and inclusion is proposed; then, an attempt is made to answer the question: why educate for peace?. The results indicate that community life requires common efforts around positive conflict management through fruitful dialogue, symmetrical communication and deep understanding that in turn motivate the construction of functional and respectful relationships. It is concluded that peace is the result of negotiation, agreement and reconciliation between human beings who, conscious of rational operation and within the framework of universal morality, decide to adjust their conduct to the parameters of active civility that seeks to resolve differences and disagreements through fruitful, symmetrical and conditioned dialogue.