Axiological Philosophy Of Globality: How A Systems Thinking Approach

Philosophy is the fundamental nature and process of understanding the disparate aspects of existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language through the problems presented by these matters of life. In order to examine and formulate a philosophy of global citizenship, a deep understanding of the aspects of life and the underlying social, political, economical, ecological, and technological problems and nature of globalization is necessary. The principal branch of philosophy that analyzes such factors is known as value theory or axiology (ethics and aesthetics). In constructing an axiological philosophy of globality, analyzing problems and actions should follow a systems thinking approach. Similar to systems thinking in community service in global action, “enacted solutions can create problems in different areas if not ‘analyzed’ on a larger scale that incorporates all aspects of …show more content…
The difference between effective and ineffective solutions is the focus from analytical projects aimed at providing monetary aid versus systematic development projects. Two diverse strategies exemplifying the approaches to solutions include the Millennium Villages project analyzed by Nina Munk and Paul Farmer’s Partners in Health organization. The Millennium Villages Project aimed to ‘“convert” impoverished rural economies from subsistence agriculture to self-sustaining commercial activity” by funding each of the 12 villages for five years. In attempts to eradicate world poverty by 2020, the organization created a guidebook representative of the process for the villages. Today, Ruhiira, Uganda has been regarded as the project 's most successful village, whereas the poverty situation in Kenya has worsened. According to Nina Munk, Ahmed, MVP enthusiast and recent