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What does it mean?
Ethics is defined entirely as reverence for life.
In plain terms
Good behavior is just respecting life.
What can you take from it?
Focus on respecting life to be ethical.

Where it applies

  • ethical discussions
  • life decisions

Putting it to work

  • evaluate actions by impact on life
  • teach respect for nature

Questions to consider

  • Is ethics only about living beings?

Another view

Ethics often includes duties beyond just living things.

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