The Golden Rule - The Ethics of Reciprocity in World Religions

The Golden Rule: treat others as you would like to be treated . This ethical dictum is a part of most of the world''s religions and has been considered by numerous religious figures and philosophers over the centuries. This new collection contains specially commissioned essays which take a fresh look at this guiding principle from a comparative perspective. Participants examine the formulation and significance of the Golden Rule in the world''s major religions by applying four questions to the tradition they consider: What does it say? What does it mean? How does it work? How does it matter? Freshly examining the Golden Rule in broad comparative context provides a fascinating account of its uses and meaning, and allows us to assess if, how and why it matters in human cultures and societies.

Product details

• Authors: Bruce D Chilton, Jacob Neusner, Jacob Neusner
• Assisted by: Bruce Chilton (Editor), Bruce D. Chilton (Editor), Jacob Neusner (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.11.2008
• EAN: 9781847062963
• ISBN: 978-1-84706-296-3
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 235 mm x 12 mm
• Series: Print on Demand
• Subject: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs