The Golden and Silver Rule of Ethics: Maximally Tolerant Society

Leave others alone; tolerate their behavior and way of living!

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Don’t do unto others as you don’t want others to do unto you (silver rule) + the golden rule (do unto others as you want others to do unto you) = the bronze rule.

There is no ultimate truth

There’s no ultimate right or wrong, especially when it comes to ethics. For individuals to thrive in society, we need maximal independence (libertarian philosophy), but we must also prevent a dictator or tyrrany type of government.

Mutual respect in society

I respect and tolerate you views, and you do the same to me. You don’t try to force me to do otherwise. It is good if you share your ideas with me as a suggestion, but you cannot force me to obey your thoughts and commands. Also, you realize that ultimately, I know what is best for myself; you don’t know what is best for me.