Notes RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT

 Monistic or Non-Dualist Nature of Western Political Thought (WPT)

1. The Idea of Universal Principles:

Western Political Thought can be characterized as monistic or non-dualist in its emphasis on universal principles that are believed to apply to all people, regardless of context. The Enlightenment, a foundational period in WPT, was driven by the belief in universal reason, natural rights, and the notion that human beings are fundamentally the same everywhere. This monistic approach sought to create political systems based on these universal principles, such as democracy, rule of law, and human rights.