Know thyself.   — Temple of Apollo at Delphi

We try to practice what we preach. Here are some of our own assumptions that we acknowledge and knowingly rely upon.

• Although human beings have different talents and failings, all people have equal value.
• Over the long run, progress in human society has been real and is worth fighting for.
• Evil exists and demands defeat or transformation, but with methods that respect human rights and dignity.
• We are capable of basing our actions on knowledge and reason rather than emotion, and we should aspire to do so in matters of public policy.
• Moral systems based upon faith in a supreme being are not inherently better than those that are not, and we are committed to the First Amendment’s separation of church and state.
• Appearances influence people and therefore matter, but substance matters more.
• There is no such thing as too much information, but we must often make decisions based on incomplete information. Recognizing our own gaps in knowledge helps improve our decision-making.
• The ability to understand other people’s perspectives is good not only for peaceful coexistence but also to improve our own well-being and wisdom.
• The value of the humanities and education cannot be properly measured by the economic wealth they may or may not create.

Can you add to this list? Contact us to share your thoughts.