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    Question 1 (i) According to literal rule, Jane has given a flick knife to her supervisor so she would be guilty of offence. But her intention of giving a flick knife to her supervisor was to punish a youth member. So literal rule is not applicable because it gives us an absurd result. So we will apply the golden rule approach because according to that approach her purpose of act was sensible so she will not be found guilty of her act. (ii) According to Fisher v Bell, displaying an old military

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    ingrained in the heads of children for years, a saying that is supposed to keep the children from fighting and annoying their parents with the petty squabbles of youth. The fact that it is known as “The Golden Rule” demonstrates its high status among the rules taught to children. In ancient Greece, a similar rule was forced upon children and can be found as a common theme woven into many ancient Greek myths, but the punishment for disobeying was far more severe. In ancient Greece, one of the main goals in

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    lead according to the Golden Rule (Nodstrom & Hall, 1986). However, the Golden Rule could be counterproductive because it states that we should treat others, as we prefer to be treated. When leadership is practiced according to the Golden rule, it does not take into consideration the different motivation of employees. Potentially, conflict would ensue because the Golden Rule does not consider the needs and/or feelings of the employee. This research considers the Platinum Rule, treat others as they

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    Golden Rule Judaism

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    As children most parents have likely pounded the golden rule, treat others as you want to be treated, in our head so much that sometimes that the phrase loses meaning. The golden rule goes past sharing toys or just being nice because you were scolded too. It is the key to having a peaceful life and ,this may seem farfetched, but peace on earth. In fact the way of life does not just show up in philosophy and ethics, but even most of the world's religions from buddhism to judaism. If Jesus and

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    Personal Golden Rule

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    personal Golden Rule in a way that is different from what the actual rule says if difficult for me because I do truly believe what it says. I believe that one should treat a person as they wish to be treated. This is so hard to do, but it can make the world a better place. The one thing that I would add would be control what you can and do not worry about what you cannot. If someone does this, they will be able to live a full life knowing they did all they could. I would apply my Golden Rule, treat

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    Atticus Golden Rule

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    In Chapter 13 of To Kill a Mockingbird, the Golden Rule is reflected in a multitude of Atticus’ actions, and they way he treats Aunt Alexandra despite her viewpoints and beliefs on the importance of family heritage above all else illustrates much about the principles of compassion, respect and dignity that are embodied in this rule. As Aunt Alexandra arrives at the house one afternoon as summer set in, Scout is wary of her visit - given her history with her authoritarian aunt and the altercations

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    Murphy's Golden Rule

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    can be said there are two “Golden Rules” that society can choose from. One “Golden Rule” (Murphy’s Golden Rule) states “He who has the gold makes the rules.” This rule results in fostering the least amount of overall well-being to society’s citizens. The other “Golden Rule” (from the Christian Bible) tells one to “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” In contrast to the previous rule, the greatest amount of goodwill is bestowed to society when this rule is implemented and followed

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    The Great Golden Rule

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    activity is shared by most people (let it be mining, fishing, maybe farming) everybody eats the same foods, listens to the same priest, has the same race, etc. It is a very homogeneous society and a very easy and effective rule to decide how to treat others is the famous golden rule "...whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them..." or any of its similar incarnations. Can we still trust this way of thinking today? I think not. I always had a very thick skin, so when I was little

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    The Golden Rule What Is The Golden Rule? The “Golden Rule” is the name given to a principle Jesus taught in His Sermon On The Mount. The actual words “Golden Rule” are not found in Scripture, just as the words “Sermon on the Mount” are also not found. These titles were later added by Bible translation teams in order to make Bible study a little easier. The phrase “Golden Rule” began to be ascribed to this Jesus’ teaching during the 16th–17th centuries. ABRAHAMIC RELIGIONS Find a piece of scripture

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    Kant's Golden Rule

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    Another lesson that Christians can learn from Immanuel Kant, is his philosophy that is in line with the Golden Rule. The Golden rule is the principle according to which you shall treat others as you want to be treated by them. The Golden rule implies a person to expect nothing in return. It is a guiding principle for a pure act of altruism. It is one of the formulations of the categorical imperative given by Immanuel Kant. Do to others what you would want to be done to you. Christians should analyze

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