[MD] Modern American Humanism and MOQ

[craigerb at comcast.net]

[American Humanism Manifesto]
*Knowledge of the world is derived by observation, experimentation, and
rational analysis.*
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I can't see how anyone could disagree with this,
except a thorough-going skeptic.
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*Humans are an integral part of nature, the result of unguided evolutionary
change.*



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This accords with the MoQ view that humans are distinguished by their place
in the evolutionary chain.

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*Ethical values are derived from human need and interest as tested by
experience.*


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For the MoQ, this statement would be true of HUMAN ethical values.
Values at other levels would be relative to them.

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*Life's fulfillment emerges from individual participation in the service of
humane ideals.*
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This accords with the MoQ's emphasis on the centrality of
(high quality) values.
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*Humans are social by nature and find meaning in relationships.*

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This accords well with the MoQ's view that the intellectual
level evolves from the social level.
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*Working to benefit society maximizes individual happiness.*


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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