Ten universal principles
Subtitle: a brief philosophy of the life issues
By: Robert J. Spitzer
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: San Francisco, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 155
ISBN-13: 9781586174750
Subjects: Ethics; Conduct of life
Description: "How do we make sense of life? How should we treat others? How should we reasonably be expected to be treated by others? When human life is at stake, are there reasonable principles we can rely on to guide our actions? How should our laws be framed to protect human life? What kind of society should be built? questions. But not everyone accepts the same religious premises or recognizes the same spiritual authorities. Are there "public arguments" --reasons that can be given that do not presuppose agreement on religious grounds or common religious commitments--that can guide our thoughts and actions, as well as our laws and public policies? In Ten Universal Principles: A Brief Philosophy of the Life Issues, Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer sets out, in a brief, yet highly-readable and lucid style, ten basic principles that must govern the reasonable person's thinking and acting about life issues. A highly-regarded philosopher, Father Spitzer provides an intelligent outline for thinking and talking about human life. This book is a powerful tool for persuasively articulating and effectively inculturating a prolife philosophy."--Cover [page 4].
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-144) and index.
Table of contents: title: Principles of reason: The principle of complete explanation; title: The principles of noncontradiction; title: The principle of objective evidence; title: Principles of ethics: The principle of nonmaleficence; title: The principle of consistent ends and means; title: The principle of full human potential; title: Principles of justice and natural rights: The principle of natural rights; title: The principle of fundamentality of rights; title: The principle of limits to freedom; title: Fundamental principle of identity and culture: The principle of beneficence; title: Appendix: Evidence of the transmateriality of human beings.