Ten universal principles : a brief philosophy of the life issues / Robert J. Spitzer.

Format:

Book

Thesis/Dissertation

Author/Creator:

Spitzer, Robert J., 1952-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ethics.

Conduct of life.

Physical Description:

xii, 155 pages ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, CA : Ignatius Press, [2011]

Summary:

How do we make sense of life? How should we treat others? How should we reasonably expect others to treat us? 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 we build?

Many people rely on their religious beliefs to answer these 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 widely respected 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 acculturating a pro-life philosophy. Book jacket.

Contents:

Principles of reason: The principle of complete explanation

The principles of noncontradiction

The principle of objective evidence

Principles of ethics: The principle of nonmaleficence

The principle of consistent ends and means

The principle of full human potential

Principles of justice and natural rights: The principle of natural rights

The principle of fundamentality of rights

The principle of limits to freedom

Fundamental principle of identity and culture: The principle of beneficence

Appendix: Evidence of the transmateriality of human beings.

Notes:

Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 141-144.

ISBN:

9781586174750 :

1586174754 :

OCLC:

756044021