Examines epistemological assumptions and the nature of violence, focusing on how peace is conceptualized.
A central concept in Galtung’s work is the interrelationship between three types of violence: Conflict Formations - Peace by Peaceful Means Peace by Peaceful Means: Peace and Conflict, De...
He differentiates between Negative Peace (the absence of war) and Positive Peace (the presence of social justice and human integration). The Four Theoretical Pillars Johan Galtung’s is a foundational text in peace studies
The absence of direct, structural, and cultural violence. Addresses structural violence
Johan Galtung’s is a foundational text in peace studies . Published in 1996, it provides a comprehensive theoretical framework for peace research, education, and action. Core Definitions of Peace Galtung defines peace through two distinct lenses:
A state of affairs that allows for the nonviolent and creative handling of conflict .
Addresses structural violence , particularly in economic systems, and proposes ways to overcome it.