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Formal Ethics, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Formal Ethics, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
Formal Ethics is the study of formal ethical principles. The most important of these, perhaps even the most important principle of life, is the golden rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated". Although the golden rule enjoys support amongst different cultures and religions in the world, philosophers tend to neglect it. Formal Ethics gives the rule the attention it deserves.