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questions:
b. How do rate the levels at which we relate as humans? Rank them in
their order of
importance to you.
c. Why do we need social or political (even economic) contracts to get
along in a
free society? (one assumes without freedom in society, there is no
choice on how
to proceed, people are just under forced compliance). Is there room
for a „spiritual
contract‟ of sorts (like a covenant), where theocracy is an option that
people live
by? Give examples of a theocracy both in the past and now. What are
the benefits
or dangers? Remember: use the four-step methodology of
understanding, analysis,
evaluation and application! You may also want to try to do the step
called
synthesis, by coming up with your own new paradigm for these
concepts (and
your own illustration)
3. Read Worldview Question #6 on page 6 of the CPJ, How should I
live in the world? Are
there rules that everyone must follow? Do other individuals count
when making
decisions? What is a fulfilled life? These questions relate to ethics, a
branch of axiology.
and answer the questions there about the description of ethics. In
addition, ask yourself
this: Are ethics necessary to live together, or does freedom mean the
ability to do
whatever we want (regardless of harm to others or consequences to
ourselves)? Do you have to value something before you can treat it
accordingly (right)? Where do
ethics/values come from?
4. Read Worldview Question #7 on page 6 of the CPJ, How do
humans best live together in