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... grounds values in objective , transpersonal states of affairs which do not depend on opinion or preference . Its ... ground- ing of values , the other to their extent . Objectivity wants to know if values are rooted in reality beyond ...
... grounds values in objective , transpersonal states of affairs which do not depend on opinion or preference . Its ... ground- ing of values , the other to their extent . Objectivity wants to know if values are rooted in reality beyond ...
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... ground on which we can be really humble about our own values , for without it there is no standard in terms of which we can think of our own values as standing in need of revision . It does not keep us from learning from others ; on the ...
... ground on which we can be really humble about our own values , for without it there is no standard in terms of which we can think of our own values as standing in need of revision . It does not keep us from learning from others ; on the ...
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... ground for education with regard to the sacred - secular issue . we have suggested that broad areas of agreement are feasible concerning ( a ) the inclusion of religion in the curriculum , ( b ) the evaluation of religion , and ( c ) ...
... ground for education with regard to the sacred - secular issue . we have suggested that broad areas of agreement are feasible concerning ( a ) the inclusion of religion in the curriculum , ( b ) the evaluation of religion , and ( c ) ...
Contents
PART | 5 |
OBJECTIVITY VERSUS COMMITMENT | 30 |
FREEDOM VERSUS AUTHORITY | 59 |
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