The Tarnished Golden Rule
The norm of reciprocity underpins our modern understanding of human rights and forms the core of the contemporary social contract. But it is under assault, and those with the most influence are leading the charge.
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BERLIN – “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” What a simple and logical concept – a straightforward way to resolve knotty moral dilemmas. Yet, at a time when distinguishing right from wrong seems to be more difficult than ever, this classic postulate – the “Golden Rule” – seems to be going out of fashion.