Question

One of the foundations of the judeo-christian belief system is the so-called __________. this rule dominates most of western society and thinking and is linked to the bible's command to "love thy neighbor as thyself." this approach may help investigative journalists stay on an ethical course and avoid sensationalism when, for example, conducting interviews with family members of a crime victim.

Answer 1

The answer is the Golden Rule. This is the guideline of regarding others as one would wish to be dealt with. It is a saying that is found in numerous religions and societies. This contrasts from the saying of correspondence caught in do ut des—"I give so that you will give in return"— and is somewhat a one-sided moral sense of duty regarding the prosperity of the other without the desire for anything consequently.