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THE CODE FOR GLOBAL ETHICS
CONTENTS
PREFACE by Dr. Paul KURTZ
FOREWORD by the author
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INTRODUCTION
THE ETHICAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF ANY SOCIETY
CHAPTER 1
DIGNITY AND EQUALITY: -PROCLAIM THE NATURAL DIGNITY AND EQUALITY OF ALL HUMAN BEINGS
Proclaim the natural dignity and inherent equality of all human beings, in all places and in all circumstances
CHAPTER 2
RESPECT: -RESPECT LIFE AND PROPERTY
Respect the life and property of others at all times.
CHAPTER 3
TOLERANCE: -SHOW TOLERANCE AND OPEN-MINDEDNESS TOWARDS OTHERS: THE EMPATHY PRINCIPLE
Practice tolerance and open-mindedness towards the choices and life styles of others.
CHAPTER 4
SHARING: -SHARE WITH THE LESS FORTUNATE AND THOSE IN NEED
Share with those who are less fortunate and mutually assist those who are in need of help.
CHAPTER 5
NO DOMINATION: -DO NOT DOMINATE AND EXPLOIT OTHERS THROUGH LIES, OR THROUGH SPIRITUAL OR TEMPORAL POWER
Use neither lies, nor temporal power, nor spiritual power to dominate and exploit others. Proclaim the principle of equality of opportunity for all.
CHAPTER 6
NO SUPERSTITION: -RELY ON REASON AND LOGIC AND AVOID SUPERSTITIONS
Rely on reason and science to understand the Universe and to solve life's problems, avoiding superstitions, which numb the mind and are an obstacle to thinking by oneself.
CHAPTER 7
CONSERVE: -CONSERVE AND IMPROVE THE EARTH'S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Conserve and improve the Earth's natural environment —land, soil, water, air and space—as humankind's common heritage.
CHAPTER 8
NO WAR: -DO NOT RESORT TO VIOLENCE OR TO WARS
Resolve differences and conflicts cooperatively without resorting to violence or to wars.
CHAPTER 9
DEMOCRACY: -ADOPT POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DEMOCRACY
Organize public affairs according to individual freedom and responsibility, through political and economic democracy.
CHAPTER 10
EDUCATION: -DEVELOP ONE'S INTELLIGENCE AND TALENTS THROUGH EDUCATION AND EFFORT
Develop one's intelligence and talents through education and effort, in order to reach fulfillment and happiness, for the betterment of humanity and of future generations.
CHAPTER 11
IMPLEMENTING MORAL BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL CONTRACT
The necessary but limited social role of institutions: Constitutions, governments, tribunals and police.
CONCLUSION
THE FUTURE OF HUMANKIND
EPILOGUE
APPENDIX:
THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
The United Nations
BOOKS CITED OR RECOMMENDED
INDEX OF NAMES AND SUBJECTS
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