Golden Rule Of Interpretation-Comparision Between English Law And Indian Law INTRODUCTION The golden rule is that the words of a statute must prima facie be given their ordinary meaning. It is yet another rule of construction that when the words of the statute are clear‚ plain and unambiguous‚ then the courts are bound to give effect to that meaning‚ irrespective of the consequences. It is said that the words themselves best declare the intention of the law-giver. In law‚ the
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of life will increase‚ supporting the idea of ethical egoism‚ which is the idea that every individual should always do what will make his or her life better over time. The idea of ethical egoism leads to the same idea of the “golden rule” in Hobbes’ theory. The golden rule states that you should do unto others as you would have them do unto you‚ while ethical egoism is used to maximize your satisfaction. Hobbes’ theory states that if you do to others as you would have them do to you then you are
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The Golden Rule (“GR”) is a universal maxim that states “treat others the way you want to be treated.” The GR and its variations are found in many of the world’s religions. There is a false simplicity to the Golden Rule‚ which leads to problems in the application of its various iterations due to varying perspectives of the world’s religions. What may be right for some people may be wrong for others. Treating someone the way you want to be treated may be an affront to a stranger. A religion must
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Some golden rules to follow during the GD/PI • In the time provided (if any) to think and organise‚ think critically‚ analyse thoroughly and then try to arrive on the conclusions. Irrelevant points and facts should be avoided instead stick to the point with objectivity. • It is really a good way to summarise the given subject and then raise the questions based upon the same. Sometimes it is also a good idea to generate the consensus how the discussion will happen and form rules. Like opener may
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Chapter One-Ethics in Funeral Service How does the Golden Rule apply to funeral service? There is no ’right vs. wrong’ when it comes to showing reverence for the dead or comforting the grieving. Perhaps it is better to think in terms of appropriate vs. inappropriate‚ or thoughtful vs. thoughtless. When you’re not sure what to do‚ the best course of action is always the Golden Rule: ”treat others the way you wish to be treated.” Under this ethical code‚ funeral directors‚ cremation societies and
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The Golden Rule says‚ “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” The Confucian Analects seem to teach the same idea‚ but from a different perspective. When examining the text‚ the phrase‚ “Do to yourself as you would do unto others‚” seemed to come into form‚ and this change in viewpoint is the more logical way to examine the Golden Rule. It is foolish for a man to contemplate others actions as outside forces are out of control. What he can control‚ however‚ is the way he chooses to treat
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The Golden Rule vs. The Platinum Rule Perspectives‚ expectations‚ and experiences of different people about the golden rule and the platinum rule changed my own way of thinking. The knowledge given to me made me rethink my beliefs but it also made me confused of which is the best rule that should be followed by all. To drive away my confusion‚ I listed down the good and the bad things about both rules. The Golden Rule “Do unto others what you want others do unto you.” The golden rule
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Kant’s Categorical Imperative: Its Application To the Moral Responsibility of the Staff of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Immaculate Conception ______________ A Research Paper Submitted to Mrs. Ruzzel L. Nazario English Department Pastor Bonus Seminary College of Philosophy ______________ In Partial Fulfilment of the Course English Requirements in English 103 (Technical Writing) ______________ by Sem. Esper Sy Manginsay October 20‚ 2012 Immanuel Kant’s Categorical Imperative:
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Question 1: The golden rule “tells you to treat others as you would like to be treated” (Shafer-Landau 162). In other words dont do to others things you wouldn’t like others to do to you. This rule is often used with kids to teach them why they shouldn’t be mean to one another. The golden rule works well because it helps people put themselves in someone else shoes. The what if everyone did that ? test is a questions that makes people wonder “if disastrous results would occur if everyone did X‚ then
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history is Immanuel Kant who developed the idea of the Categorical Imperative. Kant believed that the only thing of intrinsic moral worth is a good will. Kant says in his work Morality and Rationality "The good will is not good because of what it effects or accomplishes or because of it’s adequacy to achieve some proposed end; it is good only because of it’s willing‚ i.e.‚ it is good of itself". A maxim is the generalized rule that characterizes the motives for a person’s actions. For Kant‚ a will that
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