Towards a Global Ethic
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Towards a Global Ethic is a foundational interfaith declaration that outlines shared moral principles intended to guide cooperation and responsibility among the world’s religious and ethical traditions.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Towards a Global Ethic Context triple: [Parliament of the World’s Religions, motto, Towards a Global Ethic]
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A.
The Science of Ethics
The Science of Ethics is a major 19th-century philosophical work by Leslie Stephen that systematically examines moral philosophy and the foundations of ethical theory.
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Ethics for the New Millennium
Ethics for the New Millennium is a philosophical and spiritual book by the 14th Dalai Lama that outlines a universal, secular approach to compassion and moral living in the modern world.
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C.
The Elements of Morality
The Elements of Morality is a 19th-century philosophical treatise by William Whewell that systematically explores ethical theory, moral duties, and the foundations of human conduct.
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Ethics and the Limits of Philosophy
Ethics and the Limits of Philosophy is a 1985 book by Bernard Williams that critically examines the ambitions and methods of modern moral philosophy, arguing for a more historically and psychologically grounded understanding of ethical life.
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E.
The Person and the Common Good
The Person and the Common Good is a philosophical work by Jacques Maritain that explores the relationship between individual human dignity and the demands of social and political life within a Thomistic personalist framework.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Towards a Global Ethic Target entity description: Towards a Global Ethic is a foundational interfaith declaration that outlines shared moral principles intended to guide cooperation and responsibility among the world’s religious and ethical traditions.
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A.
The Science of Ethics
The Science of Ethics is a major 19th-century philosophical work by Leslie Stephen that systematically examines moral philosophy and the foundations of ethical theory.
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B.
Ethics for the New Millennium
Ethics for the New Millennium is a philosophical and spiritual book by the 14th Dalai Lama that outlines a universal, secular approach to compassion and moral living in the modern world.
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C.
The Elements of Morality
The Elements of Morality is a 19th-century philosophical treatise by William Whewell that systematically explores ethical theory, moral duties, and the foundations of human conduct.
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D.
Ethics and the Limits of Philosophy
Ethics and the Limits of Philosophy is a 1985 book by Bernard Williams that critically examines the ambitions and methods of modern moral philosophy, arguing for a more historically and psychologically grounded understanding of ethical life.
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E.
The Person and the Common Good
The Person and the Common Good is a philosophical work by Jacques Maritain that explores the relationship between individual human dignity and the demands of social and political life within a Thomistic personalist framework.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ethical manifesto
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interfaith declaration ⓘ |
| addresses |
ethical traditions
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global civil society ⓘ religious communities ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
guide ethical behavior in a globalized world
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identify common ethical ground among religions ⓘ prevent conflict through shared values ⓘ promote cooperation among world religions ⓘ strengthen global moral responsibility ⓘ |
| definesAsCentralPrinciple |
commitment to a culture of equal rights and partnership between men and women
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commitment to a culture of nonviolence and respect for life ⓘ commitment to a culture of solidarity and a just economic order ⓘ commitment to a culture of tolerance and a life of truthfulness ⓘ |
| describedAs |
foundational interfaith declaration
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framework for shared global moral principles ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
ethical obligations beyond legal requirements
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respect for all human beings ⓘ responsibility for the planet ⓘ the Golden Rule NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
global ethic
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global responsibility ⓘ human dignity ⓘ interreligious cooperation ⓘ justice ⓘ nonviolence ⓘ partnership between men and women ⓘ shared moral principles ⓘ sustainability ⓘ truthfulness ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName | Declaration Toward a Global Ethic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
globalization and ethics
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human rights ⓘ interfaith dialogue ⓘ peacebuilding ⓘ religious pluralism ⓘ universal ethics ⓘ |
| hasTitle | Towards a Global Ethic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influencedBy | world religious and ethical traditions ⓘ |
| intendedForUseIn |
ethical education
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global governance discussions ⓘ interfaith dialogue processes ⓘ peace and reconciliation initiatives ⓘ |
| rejects |
discrimination against women
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economic exploitation ⓘ environmental destruction ⓘ religious intolerance ⓘ violence in the name of religion ⓘ |
| supports |
cooperation among religious and ethical traditions
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ethical reflection on global challenges ⓘ mutual understanding between religions ⓘ |
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Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Declaration Toward a Global Ethic
this entity surface form:
Declaration Toward a Global Ethic (1993)
this entity surface form:
Global Responsibility: In Search of a New World Ethic