The Ethical Crises of Civilization: Moral Meltdown Or AdvanceAccording to Lipson, we are at a critical stage in our history. It is clear that there has been a lowering of ethical standards in many sectors of our society. Both promise and peril confront humanity at this time. Along with the ability to annihilate the world, we have acquired the knowledge to improve the quality of life for more people than ever before. The author examines periods in history where similar conditions have existed, seeking to comprehend what is at stake in our present age, and calls for revolution in our ethical practices. Finally, he considers whether the current moral and ethical crisis will be resolved. |
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... person functions gloriously at the heights . What happens thus to a single individual also occurs to individuals in groups . A community , whether small or large , an entire people , a nation , finds itself for a certain length of time ...
... person functions gloriously at the heights . What happens thus to a single individual also occurs to individuals in groups . A community , whether small or large , an entire people , a nation , finds itself for a certain length of time ...
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... Person survive on another level of consciousness through inward enlightenment ? The social circumstances of the ... persons . What is more , the dogmas enshrined in their system of beliefs so pervaded the whole society that they ...
... Person survive on another level of consciousness through inward enlightenment ? The social circumstances of the ... persons . What is more , the dogmas enshrined in their system of beliefs so pervaded the whole society that they ...
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... persons of different races . This national policy has found expression in legis- lation explicitly prohibiting ... person who suc- ceeds in acquiring wealth can move up the social ladder . Con- versely , a poor white is relegated ...
... persons of different races . This national policy has found expression in legis- lation explicitly prohibiting ... person who suc- ceeds in acquiring wealth can move up the social ladder . Con- versely , a poor white is relegated ...
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ThisWorldly China OtherWorldly India | 15 |
The Split Personality of Western Civilization | 41 |
The Rise and Decline of Civilizations | 71 |
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