The Golden Rule: How to Understand and Live the World's Greatest Moral Code
Harry J. Gensler
From a leading expert on the Golden Rule, essential listening on life’s most fundamental lesson.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus summarizes the core message of His teaching: “In everything do to others as you would have them do to you.” Sometimes written as “treat others as you want to be treated,” the Golden Rule is the basis for a powerful ethical system. Under the guidance of acclaimed Catholic philosophy professor Fr. Harry Gensler, S.J., you will explore its applications in Scripture, philosophy, and modern life in this compelling audio series.
Nearly every religion—including Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism—embraces the Golden Rule. It thus provides a common ethical standard with which to engage in interreligious dialogue in our increasingly diverse world.
In 12 enlightening lectures, you will explore four essential areas of the Golden Rule: its basic applications, its history, how it relates to religion, and how to practice it. This course is perfect for anyone seeking guidance on how to apply the Golden Rule wisely and readily in their life.
Come to appreciate the clarity and power of Earth’s most important moral ideal.
This course is part of the Learn25 Collection and includes a free PDF study guide.
Duration - 12h 23m.
Author - Harry J. Gensler.
Narrator - Not Yet Available.
Published Date - Wednesday, 24 January 2024.
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From a leading expert on the Golden Rule, essential listening on life’s most fundamental lesson. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus summarizes the core message of His teaching: “In everything do to others as you would have them do to you.” Sometimes written as “treat others as you want to be treated,” the Golden Rule is the basis for a powerful ethical system. Under the guidance of acclaimed Catholic philosophy professor Fr. Harry Gensler, S.J., you will explore its applications in Scripture, philosophy, and modern life in this compelling audio series. Nearly every religion—including Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism—embraces the Golden Rule. It thus provides a common ethical standard with which to engage in interreligious dialogue in our increasingly diverse world. In 12 enlightening lectures, you will explore four essential areas of the Golden Rule: its basic applications, its history, how it relates to religion, and how to practice it. This course is perfect for anyone seeking guidance on how to apply the Golden Rule wisely and readily in their life. Come to appreciate the clarity and power of Earth’s most important moral ideal. This course is part of the Learn25 Collection and includes a free PDF study guide. Duration - 12h 23m. Author - Harry J. Gensler. Narrator - Not Yet Available. Published Date - Wednesday, 24 January 2024.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:01:54
Topic 1: Introduction
Duration:00:22:55
Topic 2: Fallacies
Duration:00:25:04
Topic 3: Stories
Duration:00:24:31
Topic 4: Christianity
Duration:00:25:14
Topic 5: Interfaith Dialogue
Duration:00:24:45
Topic 6: Non-Christian Faiths
Duration:00:25:09
Topic 7: Moral Education
Duration:00:22:17
Topic 8: Egoism and Evolution
Duration:00:25:28
Topics 9: Applied Ethics
Duration:00:24:29
Topic 10: Before 1900
Duration:00:26:06
Topic 11: The Slavery Debate
Duration:00:25:29
Topic 12: Since 1900
Duration:00:26:24
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:32