Golden Rule and Environmentalism Intelligence, humor, simplicity, common sense, lack of philosophical jargon, perspective, wit, answer to questions. In the style of a popular scientist, not a philosopher, Stephen Jay Gould announces his view of an appropriate environmental ethic following the simple, but forever elegant, golden rule. "If we all treated others as we wish to be treated ourselves, then decency and stability would have to prevail"(216), he states. In the spirit of Karen Warren
Where is The Golden Rule now? In today’s world there are many rules and laws. There are laws against smoking in public places, there are laws against playing ball hockey on the street, and there are even laws about standing in front of a store or an establishment for too long. These laws are severely enforced. Breaking any of these laws can result in fines of up to $2000. Said laws have not been around nearly as long as the Golden Rule has, but in today’s society they seem to be more important than
I’d like to talk about the “Golden Ratio” and “The rule of Third”, They are very famous in the world and always use in the building , art and photograph,etc.They have lots of value in the world, although someone has a different opinion. Because of people have different arguments, the “Golden ratio” and “the rule of thirds” can become more complete . The “Golden Ratio” can be described as a complex mathematical formula.The Golden Ratio is a special number which be found from division line into
In the field of art, artists always use techniques and methods to make their work better. The ‘Rule of Thirds’ and The ‘Golden Ratio’ are amongst the most important techniques in artwork. The ‘Golden Ratio’ is an ancient mathematical method. Its founder is the ancient Greek Pythagoras. (Richard Fitzpatrick (translator) ,2007. Euclid's Elements of Geometry.) The ‘Golden Ratio’ was first mentioned 2300 years ago, in Euclid's "Elements" .It was defined as: a line segment is divided into two
the readers. The lessons in the story centered around were about morals and would forewarn the dangers if a person acted in a destructive manner. The Golden Rule is a well-known moral with an idea is that a person should treat others the way they wish to be treated. The Golden Rule can be portrayed to correlate with religious views. The Golden Rule is the moral to the story in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Coleridge because of the actions that occurred from events involving the Albatross.
The Golden Rule is a rule I have been taught ever since I can remember. The rule as I was taught goes like this: Treat others the way you want to be treated. There are many other interpretations of the rule based on religion and beliefs, but all of these interpretations have the same underlying message. Everyone is equal and deserves to be treated as such. Treat others with the kindness that you would like in return. The moral of this law is not one sole lesson but several smaller lessons hidden
The Abbasid rule was a prosperous and flourishing time for the Islamic world. Commonly referred to as the “Golden age” of Islam, it was the height of the classical Islamic period. With new initiatives in art, literature, and sciences, the dynasty has had lasting effects on the world. Some of the most important and influential work during this time was that done on medicine. As the dynasty expanded, so did the access to knowledge and ability to share new advancements and discoveries. For medicine
“The golden rule for every business man is this: ‘Put yourself in your customers place.’ Orison Swett Marden. A business manager must be able to understand the implications of the decisions that are being made. Sometimes customers are not right and managers must handle the upset customer with great poise. The manager must be able to motivate employees to put forth good work effort and above all, they must consider the needs of the company. The principles of the golden rule give the manager the
of what is considered to be The Golden Rule. This rule is based on the idea of shared interests. Dating back for centuries, the golden rule has been implemented in several different regions worldwide; although, it has been expressed in a variety of sentiments, the meaning remains intact. One could literally say that it has withstood the test of time. The golden rule is a moral principle we have used unconsciously for years. After three days of living by this rule in my everyday life, I was surprised
one person may not always be right for the other person. Many of us are unhappy with the way the world is going because of the turmoil we’re now going through. Perhaps we should take a look at ourselves before we judge other people and follow the golden rule.
Nearly every single major religion out there endorses the Golden Rule and has some type of version of it. And with most of the world being religious it is only logical to say that the Golden Rule is universal. However, regardless of someone’s faith practically everyone is familiar with the straightforward modern interpretation which says to “treat others the way you would want to be treated”. It is still unclear who spoke about this moral code first, but Confucius is probably the most well-known
Matthew 7:12, which, states, “do to others whatever you would like them to do to you”, also known as the “Golden Rule”. (Book of Matthew, 2004). My grandparents lived by this statement every day and it is through their daily interactions with members of society that provided me with a living example on the significance of living by this rule. My grandparents never met a stranger and the “Golden Rule” always applied to their interactions with people regardless of age, sex, race or religion and ultimately
In this scenario, Luke must consider two opposing parties. If he treats Owen according to the Golden Rule, then he is neglecting to do so when it comes to his employer, and vice versa. This is in fact one of the major criticisms of this rule; It will likely not resolve the issue if there is more than one side to consider. For Luke to be able to apply the Golden Rule he must essentially neglect either his employer or Owen. Considering Luke’s strong relationship with Owen, it may
The 5 Golden Rules of Leadership In today’s society everybody wants to become the next leader, but do people really know what the qualities of a great leader are? There are many definitions and theories about what constitutes a great leader. Some say that a leader is someone who is capable of inspiring and motivating others to change. Other says a leader is someone who does not rely on their title or power to lead, but instead can use his/her personal power to guide and lead others in an effective
The golden rule has served as a cornerstone of communication for millennia. The rule, which states to treat others as we would treat ourselves, encourages us to place our personal perspective and self-views into the communicative process. It targets our self-serving bias indicating our tendency to treat ourselves better than others. In theory, this bias prescribes that when acting through the golden rule, we will treat others the best way we can because we believe that treatment is what we, and by
found in almost every religion is a trait that people choose to call “The Golden Rule”. The basic concept of the Golden Rule is that you should treat others in the same fashion that you would want them to treat you. Even though it is a more moral and ethical aspect, it is still prominent in very spiritual religions. Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, and Confucianism all have their own ways of portraying the message of the Golden Rule. Islam is often a misunderstood religion by our
forgotten the biggest rule a rule, if you asked a toddler they would be able to tell you it. They have forgotten the golden rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” She points out companies and people directly and shows us what they have done in the last few years that goes against the rule. Some examples being Donald Trump and the company Theranos and how they disrespected others and are willing to come out and say it. Personally, I believe that the golden rule has been dragged through
Why is it that we, humans, seek to follow the “golden rule”? We are told to “treat others the way you want to be treated”, but is this really the way to get ahead in life? The simple foundation of the golden rule is a key concept in most major religions around the world. In an ideal society, everyone would love, speak nothing but the truth, and look out for his or her neighbor. Cheating, stealing, and killing would be non-existent threats. However, as we look with a keen eye at the actual communities
and authority. Which leads to the question about whether artists and other famous people might have originally lost their “soul” in giving it to the public to reach their position leading to part of their being not belonging to them anymore? The Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” is an ancient, well-accepted imperative for exchange. However, it comes up short for achieving accomplishment in occupational and in life. Success is not about you;
judicial precedent is the process ... ... middle of paper ... ...an lead to miss-interpretation of the act or legislation. It can result into laws being uncertain to different cases and can also lead to unjust decisions being ruled. With rules such as the literal rule, this interpretation may lead to an absurd result Re Sigsworth (1935). To conclude, judges are found to be usurping the legislative function to a certain extent, as they do have to ability to adjust and create law. This however, does