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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... thinking , the wisdom to choose the right values , and the boldness to dare . The discussion in the following pages is pointed , I trust , in that direction . If my conclusions should require some melting of golden calves , some ...
... thinking , the wisdom to choose the right values , and the boldness to dare . The discussion in the following pages is pointed , I trust , in that direction . If my conclusions should require some melting of golden calves , some ...
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... thinking . Here is an area of thought where metaphor is so commonly used that at times the metaphor itself becomes the message . Take the title of a book by Stuart Piggott , The Dawn of Civilization . Start thinking in terms of dawn ...
... thinking . Here is an area of thought where metaphor is so commonly used that at times the metaphor itself becomes the message . Take the title of a book by Stuart Piggott , The Dawn of Civilization . Start thinking in terms of dawn ...
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... thinking and their practices are those of the French astronomer and mathematician Laplace , who stated of beliefs in the existence of a deity : " I have no need for that hypothesis . " That is why their behavior can deviate from that of ...
... thinking and their practices are those of the French astronomer and mathematician Laplace , who stated of beliefs in the existence of a deity : " I have no need for that hypothesis . " That is why their behavior can deviate from that of ...
Contents
The Primacy of Ethical Values | 9 |
ThisWorldly China OtherWorldly India | 15 |
The Split Personality of Western Civilization | 41 |
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