Activating the philosophical concept of tolerance


Abstract in English

Human societies suffered from worsening manifestations of intolerance and violence and intolerance, Creating an imbalance in the foundations and principles and values ​​that govern the relationship of the other so remove him intellectually and politically, religiously and humanly ….. The absence of tolerance lead to rule mentality of prohibition and criminalization. Conversely acquired the concept of tolerance many different meanings, and reflected a variety of images across different forms of human consciousness, Tolerance is no longer confined to the sectarian and religious side, but extended to the political, legal social side , Ethnic ....... ,These issues combined kick philosophers to raise a number of issues and issues relating to tolerance. Philosophy was one of the most fields of knowledge which has worked to entrench in the human mind. .As the need for today - as in many periods of human history - To breathe life into the lofty human values ​​and fertilized and dissemination, It may be appropriate to scrutinize the concept in terms of the philosophy of tolerance, Considering that philosophy is that test center where concepts and vital area to enrich and give them strength, impact strength in thought and behavior. Tolerance is hoped wagered not only a virtue but a necessity and existential social, cultural and political need. And in order to fortify the reality in front of all the risks of dogmatism and bigotry that can take us and targeting our existence and our gains and our aspirations.

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ابن منظور, لسان العرب مادة (سَمَحَ)
موسوعة وكيبيديا الحرة : تعريف التسامح
جون لوك, "رسالة في التسامح ", ترجمة منى أبو سنة ص 58
البند الأوّل من اإنعلان العالمي لحقوق اإننسان بتاريخ 1 ديسمبر 1948

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