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://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Assessing_Human_Rights/Beyond_Olympic_Gold

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://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Virtues/Justice And also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice  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://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Beyond_Theism/Resolving_a_Vital_Paradox

Thanks,

Lee Beaumont

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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