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Law of Reciprocity
- A maxim of altruism to govern behavior
- Appears in most religions and cultures
- Can be positive or negative
Golden Rule
Anglican theologians and preachers popularized the term “Golden Rule” to description the Law of Reciprocity in early 17th century Britain.
The most often heard versions of the Law of Reciprocity these days are;
- Treat others as you expect others to treat you.
- Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
- Love thy neighbor as thyself
We thought it would be interesting to make a collection of the variety of Golden Rules cultures have crafted for themselves to ensure peaceful interactions within their own communities and with world travelers.
This is an ongoing interest so this page will grow in time.
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Antiquity |
Egyptian Goddess Ma’at
Now this is the command: Do to the doer to make him do. The EloquentPeasant, (c. 2040 – c. 1650 BC): |
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Antiquity Egypt |
Papyrus “That which you hate to be done to you, do not do to another.” (c. 664 BC –323 BC) | |
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Ancient Near East |
Biblical “You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against your kinsfolk. Love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18) | |
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Ancient China |
Confucius “Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself.” —Confucius [14](c. 500 BC) |
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Modern |
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. | |
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Jesus Christ |
What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others. (Analects 15:23) | |
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Confucianism |
Hurt not others with that which pains yourself. (Udanavarga 5:18) |
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Buddhism |
Good people proceed while considering that what is best for others is best for themselves (Hitopadesa) |
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Hinduism |
Every person has dignity and worth, and, therefore, should command the respect of every other person. |
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Humanist |
No one of you is a believer until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself. |
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Islam |
Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. (Leviticus 19:18) |
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Judaism |
Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. (Leviticus 19:18) |
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Communist |
From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs |
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American Indian |
Don’t judge others until you have walked in their moccasins. |
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Tamil |
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Bahai |
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Zorastrianism |
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Jainism |
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Sikhism |
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Taoism |
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Mohism |
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Wicca |
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Existentialism |
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Platinum Rule |
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Human Rights | |
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Economics | “without some kind of reciprocity society would no longer be able to exist.” |
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Psychology |
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Children’s Stories |
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Neuroethical/Neuroscientific Principles |
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Scientology |
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| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Rule
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