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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... resulting conflict of values has been a central theme in the history of Western civilization since 1850 . What should ... result was that those who worked the power - driven machines had to assemble where the machines were located . Thus ...
... resulting conflict of values has been a central theme in the history of Western civilization since 1850 . What should ... result was that those who worked the power - driven machines had to assemble where the machines were located . Thus ...
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... results were two - pronged . There was an outcropping of voluntary organizations - created , staffed , and financed by ... result , in Hobhouse's opinion , English law , which had been " the most back- " 20 21 ward in Europe " on this ...
... results were two - pronged . There was an outcropping of voluntary organizations - created , staffed , and financed by ... result , in Hobhouse's opinion , English law , which had been " the most back- " 20 21 ward in Europe " on this ...
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... results . Either the quality of civilization will decline in all regions of the planet , including those that at present are the most affluent ; or as a result of human action , the planet itself could become unlivable . The stakes are ...
... results . Either the quality of civilization will decline in all regions of the planet , including those that at present are the most affluent ; or as a result of human action , the planet itself could become unlivable . The stakes are ...
Contents
ThisWorldly China OtherWorldly India | 15 |
The Split Personality of Western Civilization | 41 |
The Rise and Decline of Civilizations | 71 |
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