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

 

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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

 

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