Axiology, the theory of ethics, needs to be considered praxologically, behaviourally.
Beginning with the Fortune 500 corporate scandals and the following global financial crisis ethics has resurfaced, as it did and does in all civilizations past and present. It is the perennial struggle of man, a major theme and challenge to the human species in all societies. Ethics, that inbuilt sense of what is moral conduct and not, whether formulated ex post as a Kantian imperative or in the array of religions or culture-contingent ethical systems, is certainly conditioned culturally, but within the cultural ethical socialization – even in the most collectivist cultures - there is this universal theme that is man’s tremendous freedom and margin of choice as to his individual conduct. All codes of law, all the major religious systems, ideologies, most artistic production, indeed, the sum total of human creativity and artifacts are more or less centered around ethical decision making or involve such decision-making.
Table of Contents
1. Ancient Greece
2. Latinity
3. Christianity
4. The Confucian world
5. Negritude
6. South Asia
Objectives and Topics
This work aims to develop an "Axiology" for the third millennium by proposing a model that reconciles infinite cultural diversity with a unified ethical field. It addresses how human societies can move beyond polarization toward a transcultural mindset through the integration of cardinal values and evolved consciousness.
- The role of ethics as a universal requirement for human survival.
- The distinction between "cardinal" and "cultural" value systems.
- Mapping diverse global ethical traditions (Greek, Latin, Christian, Confucian, etc.).
- The Transcultural Profiler as a tool for holistic cultural management.
Excerpt from the Book
1. Ancient Greece: The Ancient Greek World believed in the
These three transcendentals are the attributes of God and also the attributes of the soul as man is created in the image of God. All cultures could be differentiated by the degree to which they highlight one of these transcendentals. In that sense India or Germany would celebrate the love of Truth, Japan and England would celebrate the love of Beauty, China would celebrate the love of the practical Good. The derivatives of this archetypal sacred trinity can be found in many phenomena. Can there be any nobler value or virtue than the attributes of the creator of these values and virtues? These three transcendental values permeate the entire human civilization. And it they are attributes of God they are also the ideal attributes of man who is made in his likeness.
Summary of Chapters
1. Ancient Greece: Explores the Greek belief in the Good, the True, and the Beautiful as fundamental transcendentals that permeate human civilization.
2. Latinity: Examines the legacy of Roman values, specifically Virtus, Pietas, and Fides, within the diverse Latin-influenced cultures of the world.
3. Christianity: Lists the seven cardinal virtues of the Christian tradition, including justice, prudence, and love, as guiding ethical principles.
4. The Confucian world: Discusses the importance of Tao and the five cardinal relationships in achieving harmony in East and South East Asian societies.
5. Negritude: Details the cultural values of the Negro-African World, emphasizing emotion, intuition, and contact with ancestors over Western logic.
6. South Asia: Highlights the Indian pursuit of metaphysical truth, the consciousness witness, and the principle of Ahimsa (non-violence).
Keywords
Axiology, Third Millennium, Ethics, Transcultural Management, Cultural Diversity, Cardinal Values, Human Unity, Transcultural Profiler, Noetic Mindset, Global Civilization, Evolution, Consciousness, Reconciliation, Cultural Analysis, Intercultural.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this work?
The work focuses on "Axiology," defined here as the theory of ethics, and how it must be applied to manage the complexities of a globalized, culturally diverse world.
What are the central thematic fields?
The main themes are ethics, the evolution of human consciousness, transcultural intelligence, and the reconciliation of diverse value systems into a unified global field.
What is the primary goal of the author?
The primary goal is to provide a blueprint for a third-millennium civilization that successfully integrates infinite cultural variables into a sustainable and operational ethical framework.
Which scientific method is employed?
The author utilizes a "cultural praxeology" approach, which combines philosophical inquiry into value systems with a structural, holistic model known as the Transcultural Profiler.
What is covered in the main body of the text?
The text reviews various historical and religious ethical systems (Greek, Latin, Christian, Confucian, etc.) and integrates them into a multi-dimensional framework for understanding human interaction.
How would you characterize the keywords of this publication?
The keywords reflect a synthesis of philosophical, management, and cultural studies, centering on terms like "Transcultural Profiler," "Ethics," and "Human Unity."
How does the author define the relationship between "cardinal" and "cultural" values?
Cardinal values are seen as having an inner focus and serving as universal hinges, while cultural values have an outer focus and represent specific expressions of these universal truths.
What is the significance of the "Transcultural Profiler" mentioned in the text?
It acts as the theoretical backdrop of the author's approach, mapping different levels of human existence—from societal culture to noetic consciousness—to provide an integrative tool for conflict resolution.
Why is the concept of "reconciliation" so important to the author?
The author argues that without reconciling the "dual nature of man" (the fragment vs. the whole), cultural clashes remain unresolved, making it impossible to establish a sustainable global civilization.
What is the author's final conclusion regarding transcultural awareness?
The author suggests that true transcultural awareness begins only when cultural knowledge is silenced, allowing for a deeper perception of the shared human essence beyond external cultural programming.
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- D.E.A./UNIV. PARIS I Gebhard Deissler (Author), 2011, Third Millennium Axiology, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/181991
