Part One - Paradigms & Principles - Inside/Out Flashcards
Traits of the Character Ethic…
1) Integrity 2) Humility 3) Fidelity 4) Temperance 5) Courage 6) Justice
7) Patience 8) Simplicity 9) Modesty 10) Diligence 11) Golden Rule
Character Ethic vs Personality Ethic
The CE is based on virtues and principles.
The PE is based on technique and manipulation.
Primary vs Secondary Greatness
Primary Greatness is the success of character, not necessarily social success.
Secondary Greatness is social success and can be based solely on technique. This lends it self to cramming and violates the law of the farm.
The Law of the Farm
You reap what you sow…there are no shortcuts.
Paradigm
The way we “see” the world. A map, theory, explanation or model of reality.
Two types of paradigms…
1) theories of the way things are
2) theories of the way things should be
Attitudes and behaviors grow out of these paradigms
We see the world not as it is…
But as we are. As we have been conditioned, to see it.
When we open our mouths to describe what we see…
We are in effect describing ourselves
Paradigms are broken by…
Testing them against reality.
Paradigms are inseparable from…
Character
Paradigms are powerful because they create the…
Lens though which we see the world.
It is impossible for us to break the Law…
We can only break ourselves against the Law.
Natural Laws are…
Principles not practices
List of principles
1) fairness 2) honesty 3) human dignity 4) excellence 5) potential
6) patience 7) nurturance 8) encouragement 9) nutrition 10) exercise
11) P/PC
The first step in an education is…
The admission of ignorance
