Robert Muller
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Robert Muller was an international civil servant with the United Nations
. Assistant Secretary-General
for 40 years, his ideas about world government
, world peace
and spirituality
led to the increased representation of religions in the UN, especially of New Age Movement. He has become known as the "Philosopher" of the UN.
region of France
. And during World War II
was a participant in the underground resistance movement. After the war he earned a Doctorate of Law at the University of Strasbourg
and in 1948 won an essay contest on how to govern the world. The prize was an internship at the newly created United Nations
.
University for Peace
in Costa Rica
.
Dr. Muller's ideas on the need for Global Education were included in his book New Genesis, published by Doubleday and Co. He wrote: "The United Nations and its specialized agencies have a wealth of data and knowledge on every conceivable world problem. This source must be systematically tapped by educators."
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
. Assistant Secretary-General
Secretary-General
-International intergovernmental organizations:-International nongovernmental organizations:-Sports governing bodies:...
for 40 years, his ideas about world government
World government
World government is the notion of a single common political authority for all of humanity. Its modern conception is rooted in European history, particularly in the philosophy of ancient Greece, in the political formation of the Roman Empire, and in the subsequent struggle between secular authority,...
, world peace
World peace
World Peace is an ideal of freedom, peace, and happiness among and within all nations and/or people. World peace is an idea of planetary non-violence by which nations willingly cooperate, either voluntarily or by virtue of a system of governance that prevents warfare. The term is sometimes used to...
and spirituality
Spirituality
Spirituality can refer to an ultimate or an alleged immaterial reality; an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the “deepest values and meanings by which people live.” Spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer and contemplation, are intended to develop...
led to the increased representation of religions in the UN, especially of New Age Movement. He has become known as the "Philosopher" of the UN.
Early life and education
Muller was raised in the Alsace-LorraineAlsace-Lorraine
The Imperial Territory of Alsace-Lorraine was a territory created by the German Empire in 1871 after it annexed most of Alsace and the Moselle region of Lorraine following its victory in the Franco-Prussian War. The Alsatian part lay in the Rhine Valley on the west bank of the Rhine River and east...
region of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. And during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
was a participant in the underground resistance movement. After the war he earned a Doctorate of Law at the University of Strasbourg
University of Strasbourg
The University of Strasbourg in Strasbourg, Alsace, France, is the largest university in France, with about 43,000 students and over 4,000 researchers....
and in 1948 won an essay contest on how to govern the world. The prize was an internship at the newly created United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
.
Career
For the next 40 years he worked on world peace in his position as Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations. After retiring from the United Nations, Robert Muller founded and developed the United NationsUnited Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
University for Peace
University for Peace
The University for Peace was established in Costa Rica in 1980 "to provide humanity with an international institution of higher education for peace and with the aim of promoting among all human beings the spirit of understanding, tolerance and peaceful coexistence."At present, the UPEACE Costa...
in Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
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Dr. Muller's ideas on the need for Global Education were included in his book New Genesis, published by Doubleday and Co. He wrote: "The United Nations and its specialized agencies have a wealth of data and knowledge on every conceivable world problem. This source must be systematically tapped by educators."
Honors
- Robert Muller was honored by the New York Open Center in 2005 for his "Lifetime Dedication to World Peace and Global Education".
- Muller was also selected to be a member of the Advisory Council of the Nuclear Age Peace FoundationNuclear Age Peace FoundationThe Nuclear Age Peace Foundation is a non-profit international organization on the roster in consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council...
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