A paradigm is a framework or world view that is shaped by values, knowledge and beliefs held by a community. It represents the overall perspective and approach used to understand and breakdown the complexity of the real world. Developing paradigms is influenced by how we gain knowledge and what beliefs we hold.

1. Introduction to Paradigms

6. A framework shaped by values, knowledge, and beliefs “a world view, a general perspective, a way of breaking down the complexity of the real world” “the entire constellation of beliefs, values, techniques, and so on shared by the members of a given community” What is a paradigm?

7. How do we develop our paradigms?

8. "It's too easy only to blame the militarists, racists, sexists and other pushers of violence for the mess we're in. What is harder is self-examination, moving beyond caring by looking inward to ask the personal question: What more should I be doing everyday to bring about a peace and justice based world, whether across the ocean or across the living room?" Colman McCarthy