The Golden Rule: How to Understand and Live the World’s Greatest Moral Code

A Jesuit priest and Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago, Fr. Harry Gensler, S.J., is one of the world’s leading authorities on the Golden Rule. Join him in exploring the most universal and profound moral code ever conceived.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus summarizes the core message of His teaching: “In everything do to others as you would have them do to you.” Confucius said, “What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others.” These are just a few iterations of the Golden Rule. Indeed, nearly every religion—including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism—embraces the Golden Rule.

Sometimes written as “treat others as you want to be treated,” the Golden Rule is the basis for a powerful ethical system. Under the guidance of Fr. Gensler, you will explore the its applications in philosophy, religion, and modern life.

The Golden Rule can help you better reflect on your daily duties and promote human rights. This 12-lecture course will provide you with firm guidance in applying the Golden Rule wisely and readily in your life.

You will explore four essential areas of the Golden Rule: its basic applications, its history, how it relates to religion, and how to practice it. Come to appreciate the clarity and power of Earth’s most important moral ideal.

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This course was previously published as The Golden Rule: A Moral Ideal for the World

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