The Golden Rule

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The Golden Rule

• Guiding Principle 2

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The Golden Rule

• Examples of this can be found in many religions
  and philosophies. It can either be an example of
  heteronomy or autonomy depending on the source
  you are using!
• Most of the major value systems seem to have
  overlapping core beliefs about how people
  should behave, despite their different customs
  and beliefs.
• One of these is the Golden Rule, which is a
  variation on the saying Treat others as you
  wish to be treated.

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• This means that most societies think that a good
  rule of thumb is to think about how you would
  like to be treated in a particular situation, and
  use that to inform your actions towards others.
• It is not a steadfast rule that works in all
  situations, but a rule that if applied
  consistently by everyone on society should
  improve that society.

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Examples
Value System Quote
Christianity Do for others what you would want them to do for you. (Matt.)
Islam None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself. (the Hadith)
Buddhism Since the self is dear, let him who desires his own advantage not harm another
Humanism Dont do things to others you wouldnt want to have done to you.
Ancient Greece May I do for others as I would that they should do unto me. Plato