A Daoist political leadership approach to nonviolence: The case of Olof Palme
Publication Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
10-2023
Abstract
This study develops a model of nonviolence leadership based on the prescient insights of the Daoist (Taoist) philosopher Laozi (a.k.a. Lao-tzu). This model is then illustrated in practice via a twentieth century political leader who largely embodied this approach to nonviolence. That leader is , former Prime Minister of Sweden (1969-76; 1982-86). As demonstrated here, Palme’s leadership style closely resembles the Daoist nonviolence leadership model and can serve as an inspiration to others seeking to eliminate violence and to increase peace. As this study concludes, the world might gain significantly were more leaders to adopt a similar approach.
Keywords
Daoism, leadership, nonviolence, Olof Palme, peace, politics
Discipline
Anthropology | Asian Studies | Social History | Sociology
Research Areas
Sociology
Publication
Journal of Pacifism and Nonviolence
First Page
1
Last Page
29
ISSN
2772-7874
Identifier
10.1163/27727882-bja00020
Publisher
Brill
Citation
JOSHI, Devin K..(2023). A Daoist political leadership approach to nonviolence: The case of Olof Palme. Journal of Pacifism and Nonviolence, , 1-29.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/3842
Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1163/27727882-bja00020