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Next, in light of these foundational assumptions I would suggest some basic rules. | Next, in light of these foundational assumptions I would suggest some basic rules. | ||
1. Members of a group should set aside any individual motivation which conflicts with a rational decision making process, while participating in that group's decision making process. Some of these motivations might include: self-interest, belief in divine intervention, the end justifies the means, communal or personal retribution, communal or personal glorification to name a few irrational motivations. (Rationality) | 1. Members of a group should set aside any individual motivation which conflicts with a rational decision making process, while participating in that group's decision making process. Some of these motivations might include: self-interest, belief in divine intervention, the end justifies the means, communal or personal retribution, communal or personal glorification, to name a few irrational motivations. (Rationality) | ||
2. Members of a group should not create any rules or take any actions which would unequally impair the happiness of members of their own group, or non-members. (Justice) | 2. Members of a group should not create any rules or take any actions which would unequally impair the happiness of members of their own group, or non-members. (Justice) | ||
Revision as of 08:42, 17 December 2017
All rational processes require foundational assumptions on which to build on.
The foundational assumptions which apply to this Wiki are:
1. The rules which are are adopted by a specific group of people should apply equally to all members of the group.
2. Members of a group will hold onto to whatever beliefs appeal to them as individuals.
3. Members of a group will seek happiness and fulfillment for themselves and those who are close to them.
4. Members of a group should treat others (including non-members) as they would like to be treated themselves.
5. A group, once established will take actions to preserve its integrity and advance its own causes.
Next, in light of these foundational assumptions I would suggest some basic rules.
1. Members of a group should set aside any individual motivation which conflicts with a rational decision making process, while participating in that group's decision making process. Some of these motivations might include: self-interest, belief in divine intervention, the end justifies the means, communal or personal retribution, communal or personal glorification, to name a few irrational motivations. (Rationality)
2. Members of a group should not create any rules or take any actions which would unequally impair the happiness of members of their own group, or non-members. (Justice)
3. Members of a group should seek to make rules which treat all members equally. (Equality)
4. Members of a group should seek to make rules which create equal opportunity for all members. (Community)
5. Members of a group should not make rules or take actions which impair the beliefs held by other members. (Liberty)
