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Reason and Humanity

“Mut zur Ethik” Conference 29 – 31 August in Switzerland

(With speakers from Europe and overseas)

«To think means to join one’s thought to the thought of all humankind»

Chingiz Aitmatov

The world has changed radically in recent years, and changes radically still.
  The forces that persist in striving for global supremacy are opposed by others working for peace and a world order based on equality and equal rights.
  The quest for supremacy comes at a high price: Reason and humanity fall by the wayside, so endangering all of us – those who insist on preserving their power as well as all others.
  This seems to be something those who lead the West, heirs to long traditions of imperial superiority, have not (yet) understood. They have forgotten the treasures of the humanistic tradition, the idea of bonum commune – a good life for all. We in the West are missing an ethic of common identity, common purpose – an ethic of togetherness. In direct consequence, democracy, the rule of law, and international law are being dismantled. Warmongering supplants the ability to build peace. A cult of irresponsibility prevails.
  This makes it all the more important to rethink or return to cultural traditions that have proven their worth in the way people and nations live together.
  Reason and humanity are central to this.

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The “Mut zur Ethik” working group has organised annual conferences featuring scientists and experts from various countries and disciplines since 1993. With the yearly conferences and through continuous exchanges during the year, we have over time created a network that brings people from all over the world together in a fruitful, constructive dialogue.

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