Gregg, Thanks for this. The proposal is real good. I suggest making explicit reference to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, affirming the importance of upholding human rights, worldwide, and describing this work in the that context. See: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__en.wikiversity.org_wiki_Assessing-5FHuman-5FRights_Beyond-5FOlympic-5FGold&d=DwICAg&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=mB2wsmx_fN0CyS-DOk5kE1SKmgNBEsJKD9qDqn1C5w8&s=D5dpnFoTokmELrhpXzIZ-BJy9AWw-cICaG3HbnZDjZo&e= The book Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society by Nicholas A. Christakis MD PhD. Describes the "Social Suite" One important item is a "Mild Hierarchy". A lack of hierarchy leads to unhelpful chaos. Strict hierarch leads to authoritarian governance. Include enough, but not too much, structure in the effort. Clarify the extent to which item #7 is intended to strip people of their cultural heritage. Who is to judge what is a political agenda and what is a cultural treasure? Are theists allowed to join, or do they need to shed their ideology first? Clarify the protection of flora and fauna required by #9. May I mow my lawn, weed my lawn, and swat mosquitos? In #11 provide a reference to the UN pronouncements mentioned. There are ambiguities and inconsistencies in the five principles of table 1. The broad concept of "justice" has many interpretations. See: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__en.wikiversity.org_wiki_Virtues_Justice&d=DwICAg&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=mB2wsmx_fN0CyS-DOk5kE1SKmgNBEsJKD9qDqn1C5w8&s=yPWeCFlJ46y4dZVW0b8WpAljajfEpGp2-8dCfj_4ytw&e= And also: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__en.wikipedia.org_wiki_Justice&d=DwICAg&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=mB2wsmx_fN0CyS-DOk5kE1SKmgNBEsJKD9qDqn1C5w8&s=P1xAlNGwI1uT3hwkFh-7ZGOUqTm_Dh5GtLM-7TZUjrc&e= Also, concepts of Caring can be difficult to reconcile with many concepts of justice. How do we care for those identified as criminals? Is "Life Preservation" (#1 in the table) a pro-life stance (e.g. regarding Roe vs Wade)? See: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__en.wikiversity.org_wiki_Beyond-5FTheism_Resolving-5Fa-5FVital-5FParadox&d=DwICAg&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=mB2wsmx_fN0CyS-DOk5kE1SKmgNBEsJKD9qDqn1C5w8&s=xvm5hJMU9T3sc_91WkdKQ_8L3QVgS7ON6nmcIraFORs&e= Thanks, Lee Beaumont From: tree of knowledge system discussion <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Henriques, Gregg - henriqgx Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 8:42 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: FW: A proposal for the promotion of universal human welfare, dignity and respect; comments? Hi TOK List, My friend and colleague Gerry Young developed the attached document regarding universal principles of welfare, dignity and respect, and asked that it be shared for comment and feedback. I will forward any messages to him that you might want me to. Best, Gregg ############################ To unsubscribe from the TOK-SOCIETY-L list: write to: mailto:[log in to unmask] <mailto:mailto:[log in to unmask]> or click the following link: http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L <http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L&A=1> &A=1 ############################ To unsubscribe from the TOK-SOCIETY-L list: write to: mailto:[log in to unmask] or click the following link: http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L&A=1