A contribution to political science!- Ishara De Silva

May 10, 2016

The trend towards American-style democracy, he insists, even in countries like Britain, are a knee-jerk reaction to the Cold War and misuse of socialist principles, thereafter, throughout the world, with the exception of welfare states.

Also lacking in "progressive politics" throughout Europe and beyond has been the inability of many to "think outside the box", something he says he has tried to do, not only in his thinking towards political philosophy, but also in other areas during his period in journalism.

A number of political pundits have refused to react to his innovation of a new, peaceful political concept, coined as You-Valuism, signifying the idea of a selfless polity, beyond capitalism and socialism!, claiming it is not up to strict "academic" standards.The non-reaction comes after the first attempt to send his political philosophy to leading figures within the politics sector, and as the issue of "religious fundamentalism" hits the spotlight in the international media week after week.His contribution to political science originated as an "ah ha" moment from casual conversations on selfishness and co-operation within private circles, resulting in him eventually eyeing religion, in its purest, non-harmful form, as transcending both - but in an organic progression!!!!! "You-Valuism isn't an attack on any system of belief, anywhere in the world of politics, currently existing, but it is a futuristic idea, which humans could, conceivably, bring into being, one day, to help overcome some of the long-standing inequalities and injustices that exist, globally, as well as ignite the more divine qualities in mankind's human potential," he said. "You-Valuism - the idea of selflessness in politics - isn't totally new. But that of the nature of the state being selfless - at core - internationally, and systemically, is - more so! No "big" ideology or state philosophy, advocates such political-altruism. Many religions, in their most unadulterated form, non-radicalised, however, do, even if mainly societally, primarily," he went on. You-Valuism's path: 
                               
1. Crime - No-Value                                  
2. Capitalism - Me-Value                                  
3. Socialism - Us-Value                                  
4. You-Valuism - You-ValueIts goal:                                    

Political Selflessness"In religion, the notion of selflessness exists as a common bond that transcends all religious divides. In alternative areas, however, it is less evident. It is not, for instance, ideologically apparent in other "progressive" belief systems like socialism, in the sense that they tend not to use even the language of selflessness, despite, the value, being, in some ways, implicit, in their ideas," he added."You-Valuism, however, exploits it, explicitly, which takes it, now, to a higher level in the socio-political hierarchy, I see! But making You-Valuism politically appealing in the current climate, is a harder challenge, in a world where material freedom is more cherished than enlightenment," he argues. "Often lacking a presence, particularly, in western philosophical thought - though not western religion - the idea of selflessness, is more closer in proximity to the continental east, a large chunk, fortunately, of the global populace, but its allure, fundamentally, for all, is this: in a global system designed to promote the well being of others, You-Valuism leads us closer to being, not just physically, but spiritually free as well."This is De Silva's first attempt to make sense of international politics beyond accepted paradigms since leaving his editorship of a British-based national newspaper for South Asia's diaspora in the UK. There, he gave publicity to all the conflicts in the South Asian region offering peaceful solutions in the region's long, drawn out high-profile conflict spots, even once hiding a full-page analysis to promote peace in Sri Lanka, for which he was summoned to the Chairman's office for an offence.

Former UK Editor, Ishara de Silva, a journalist, Buddhist & now part-time political philosopher, has said that, despite not being a qualified scientist of politics, his ideas in the field are novel, non-violent and in line with the expected, natural evolution of the disciple, in practise.