Ethical Principles And Guidelines for the "Upright" person

A global ethic
and
Consistent formula for use in
Social Inquiry and ethical decision making

Wisdom - We should be sensible
Justice - We should be fair
Truth - We should be honest
Love - We should be kind

Checks and balances
1. The Golden Rule - How would I feel if I were treated that way?
2. The goal - A better world. - Is this going to make the world a better or happier place - at home - at school - at work - in the community - in the environment - nationally - globally?

This simple consistent formula can be broadened to suit different levels and situations relevant to different age groups.

WISDOM - Is this reasonable? Will it work in practice? What are the long-term consequences likely to be? Will it maximise the good and minimise the harm?

JUSTICE - Is any person or group being treated any better or worse than any other? Yourself? Your family? Your religion? Your ethnic group? Can you justify any reason why allowances should be made?

TRUTH - Do we have all the evidence? Is it factual or is it opinion? Is it myth or based on recorded history? Is anyone trying to deceive anyone else? If so for what purpose? Is any person or group using power for their own ends? Have you examined your own motives?

LOVE - (Aroha) Is everyone being treated with respect? Is anyone using anyone else for their own ends? Should any person or group have special treatment?

THE GOLDEN RULE - (He tangata, he tangata, he tangata) How would you feel if you were on the receiving end? How do you think other people are being affected? How would they be feeling?

THE GOAL - A BETTER WORLD - Is this action going to contribute to a better world - at home - at school - in the community - in the environment - nationally - globally?