10 universal principles & 5 trancendental desires

the principle of complete explanation

the best opinion or theory is the one that explains the most data

the principle of noncontradiction

valid opinions or theories have no internal contradictions

being cannot be and not be the same thing in the same place at the same time.

Principle of objective evidence

Non-arbitrary theories are based on publicly verifiable evidence

Principle of Nonmaleficence

Avoid unnecessary harm and minimize unavoidable harm, do not do to others what you would not want them to do to you

Principle of Consistent Ends and Means

"The end does not justify the means." You cannot use an evil or unjust method to achieve a good result

Principle of Full Human Potential

Every human being (or group of human beings) deserves to be valued according to the full level of human potential, not according to the level of development currently achieved

principle of justice and natural rights

all human beings possess in themselves the rights to life liberty and property no government can take these away

principle of the fundamentality of rights

The more fundamental right is the one which is necessary for the possibility of the other; where there is a conflict, we should resolve in favor of the more fundamental right

Principle of Limits to Freedom

One person's (or group's) freedoms cannot impose undue burdens on other persons or groups

Principle of Beneficence (The Golden Rule)

aim at optimal contribution to others and society. do not do unto others what you would not have them do to you.

1. perfect and unconditional truth

comes from reason

2. perfect and unconditional love

comes from free will

3. perfect and unconditional goodness (justice)

we are searching for justice leads to peace

4. perfect and unconditional beauty

we search for beauty this leads to happiness

5. perfect and unconditional being (home)

when you feel whole - you are at home