The Role of Self-Improvement in the Realization of Just Peace with Emphasis on the Statement of the Second Step of the Revolution

The purpose of the present study is to demonstrate the relationship between self-improvement and just peace using a descriptive-analytical method. The results showed that resolving disagreements and disputes in human society and the realization of just peace depend on human self-improvement at various personal and social levels and especially at the level of officials and politicians. Self-improvement as the most important step is prior to improving society and civilization. It can assist the realization of global peace in two realms of paying attention to human pure nature and overcoming sensual instincts and tendencies. Self-improvement as an innate controlling force can have two especially important tasks: One is related to highlighting human virtues such as seeking justice and morality, and another is about controlling instincts to prevent rebelling, hegemony, and tyranny against others. Undoubtedly, the above two features, after improving the human, can bring tranquility and peace in society because personal improvement will lead to the purity of soul and calmness. As a result, all the individuals living in society can feel rest and just peace.