[American Humanism Manifesto] *Knowledge of the world is derived by observation, experimentation, and rational analysis.* .
I can't see how anyone could disagree with this, except a thorough-going skeptic. . *Humans are an integral part of nature, the result of unguided evolutionary change.* . This accords with the MoQ view that humans are distinguished by their place in the evolutionary chain. . *Ethical values are derived from human need and interest as tested by experience.* . For the MoQ, this statement would be true of HUMAN ethical values. Values at other levels would be relative to them. . *Life's fulfillment emerges from individual participation in the service of humane ideals.* . This accords with the MoQ's emphasis on the centrality of (high quality) values. . *Humans are social by nature and find meaning in relationships.* . This accords well with the MoQ's view that the intellectual level evolves from the social level. . *Working to benefit society maximizes individual happiness.* . This accords well with the value of free exchange: we are both better off when I exhange with you what I have that you value for what you have that I value. Craig Moq_Discuss mailing list Listinfo, Unsubscribing etc. http://lists.moqtalk.org/listinfo.cgi/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org Archives: http://lists.moqtalk.org/pipermail/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org/ http://moq.org/md/archives.html
