In this work I attempt to articulate how it can be held that there are adequate basis for a world that would not promote the culture of nuclear weapons as an option for a world order. To do this I advance the need forwhat I call a peaceable world—a world in which there is a fundamental structure for peace; where peace can be administered and made a world principle. I then provide proposals that can promote such a world by drawing from the African worldview as captured by the Nigerian philosopher Ifeanyi Menkiti to formulate the basis for a form of progressive humanism (interpreted to mean where a progressive desire for a better and worthier human nature should direct the culture of reason that leads to peace). I further illustrate how the proposal for progressive humanism can provide the basis for a world free from nuclear weapons.
Written By
Lawrence Ogbo Ugwuanyi, Ph.D
Department of Philosophy,
University of Abuja
