19 APR 2013 by ideonexus
How the American Revolution Sparked the Enlightenment
The simple dictates of good sense had taught the inhabitants of the British colonies, that men born on the American side of the Atlantic ocean had received from nature the same rights as others born under the meridian of Greenwich, and that a difference of sixty-six degrees of longitude could have no power of changing them. They understood, more perfectly perhaps than Europeans, what were the rights common to all the individuals of the human race; and among these they included the right of no...Folksonomies: enlightenment revolution
Folksonomies: enlightenment revolution
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notesThe war between two enlightened nations spread to France.
19 APR 2013 by ideonexus
The Book of Nature
The same motives which had roused the minds of men from their long lethargy, must also have directed their exertions. Reason could not be appealed to for the decision of questions, of which opposite interests had compelled the discussion. Religion, far from acknowledging its power, boasted of having subjected and humbled it. Politics considered as just what had been consecrated by compact, by constant practice, and ancient customs.
No doubt was entertained that the rights of man were written... 1 notes
notesA time when books were valued over nature.
27 AUG 2012 by ideonexus
Human Rights
After ages of error, after wandering in all the mazes of vague and defective theories, writers upon politics and the law of nations at length arrived at the knowledge of the true rights of man, which they deduced from this simple principle: that he is a being endowed with sensation, capable of reasoning upon and understanding his interests, and of acquiring moral ideas.
They saw that the maintenance of his rights was the only object of political union, and that the perfection of the socia...Folksonomies: human rights paradigm
Folksonomies: human rights paradigm
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notesEarly concept natural philosophy, refuted the established paradigm.
13 FEB 2012 by ideonexus
Be As Revolutionary as Science
Do the day’s work. If it be to protect the rights of the weak, whoever objects, do it. If it be to help a powerful corporation better to serve the people, whatever the opposition, do that. Expect to be called a stand-patter, but don’t be a stand-patter. Expect to be called a demagogue, but don’t be a demagogue. Don’t hesitate to be as revolutionary as science. Don’t hesitate to be as reactionary as the multiplication table. Don’t expect to build up the weak by pulling down the str...Folksonomies: inspiration speech
Folksonomies: inspiration speech
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notesSpeech (7 Jan 1914), to the State Senate of Massachusetts upon election as its president.
02 JAN 2012 by ideonexus
Shelley's Declaration of Rights
DECLARATION OF RIGHTS.
G OVERNMENT has no rights; it is a delegation from several individuals for the purpose of securing their own. It is therefore just, only so far as it exists by their consent, useful only so far as it operates to their well-being.
2 IF these individuals think that the form of government which they, or their forefathers constituted is ill adapted to produce their happiness, they have a right to change it.3 Government is devised for the security of rights. The righ... 1 notes
notesA revolutionary pamphlet on liberty.
02 JUN 2011 by ideonexus
Royal Society's Code of Ethics
The proposed code
Rigour, honesty and integrity
· act with skill and care in all scientific work. Maintain up-to-date skills and assist their development in others
·· take steps to prevent corrupt practices and professional misconduct. Declare conflicts of interest
· be alert to the ways in which research derives from and affects the work of other people, and respect the rights and reputations of others.
Respect for life, the law and the public good
· ensure that your work is lawf...
1 Focuses on the effects of research, enlightening the public, and keeping skills up to date.
05 MAR 2011 by ideonexus
The Light of Science Defines the Rights of Human Beings
All eyes are opened, or opening to the rights of man. The general spread of the light of science has already laid open to every view the palpable truth, that the mass of mankind has not been born ,with saddles on their backs, nor a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the grace of god. These are grounds of hope for others.Folksonomies: enlightenment science
Folksonomies: enlightenment science
Quote from Jefferson arguing that scientific thought was making people aware that we are all equal.
08 JAN 2011 by ideonexus
Total Liberty Would Reduce Our Liberty
To have free play for one's individuality is, in the modern view, the subjective triumph of existence, as survival in creative work and offspring is its objective triumph. But for all men, since man is a social creature, the play of will must fall short of absolute freedom. Perfect human liberty is possible only to a despot who is absolutely and universally obeyed. Then to will would be to command and achieve, and within the limits of natural law we could at any moment do exactly as it please...Folksonomies: centrism
Folksonomies: centrism
If we had the liberty to kill, then everyone's liberty to move about free of fear would be impacted.
