the golden rule
Do unto others
The golden rule is the ethical principle of treating others as you would want to be treated yourself.
Found across cultures and religions, it appears in Christianity as "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." The phrase also describes any fundamental guideline: The golden rule of investing is diversification.
- do unto othersEthical reciprocity principle
- ChristianityFaith based on Jesus
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- good faithSincere, honest intent
- moral philosophyStudy of right conduct
civility · empathy · fairness · utilitarianism · Buddhism · trustworthiness · deontology · mutual respect · altruism · human dignity · categorical imperative · Confucianism · Islam · justice · reciprocity · kindness · forgiveness · consequentialism
the golden ruleself-interest
Concern for personal advantage
Machiavellianism · every man for himself · look out for number one · the ends justify the means · selfishness
the golden ruleexploitation
Selfish use of others
dog eat dog · predatory behavior · cruelty · social Darwinism · manipulation
the golden ruleegoism
Doctrine of self-motivation
social Darwinism · psychopathy · narcissism · solipsism · greed is good
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