The Philosophy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Why his movement was effective
I am currently entering my second year at San Diego Miramar College and I have decided to take History 110 (American History 1865-Present) with honors. For the honors project, I will examine the philosophy and methodology implemented by one of the most memorable leaders in American history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. My current understanding is a guide in diving deeper to locate substantial insight that has verified surface observations: Dr. King transcended the presented problem to find the solution.
The plan is to start with Dr. King's influences including the philosophy of Josiah Royce (King quoted him several times--"Create the beloved community") then move onto philosophies of other movements and their effectiveness (including Malcolm X and his realizations after his pilgrimage). The project will focus heavily on his interactions with Thich Nhat Hanh and the similarities in their philosophies because it is my assertion that Thich Nhat Hanh ("Thay") carried on the work of Dr. King, his friend and fellow Bodhisattva (One who facilitates awakening in humanity).
The project will conclude exhibiting the culmination that King's legacy has yet to come, that places such as Thich Nhat Hanh's monastery in California (and others) are parts of the impact of Dr. King's legacy.
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