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Angle criticizes the senselessness of trying to separate the Chinese from the Western tradition when in fact the richness of these traditions consists precisely in their ability to integrate new and foreign influences. He goes on to describe the specific Chinese reception of and contribution to theories of liberal rights, as well as the ways in which Chinese thinkers have been adapting these ideas to their own situations. Focusing in particular on the work of Mou Zongsan, he indicates how the Chinese discourse has a great deal to offer both reformers within China as well as those abroad who are struggling with the contradictions between politics and ethics, individual rights and the common good. In their attempt to break down an East vs. West dichotomy, he outlines a particular Chinese pathway toward freedoms enjoyed in other parts of the world. If the Chinese can thereby provide models for those outside of China to follow, his analysis suggests that it will be due to the courage and commitment of those inside and outside the Party to find ways of allowing a popular expression of values. Adapted from the source document.

The desire for freedom and self-government is written in human hearts everywhere; in this there can be no "clash of civilizations." The quest for democracy among Muslims today is one of the most prominent and transformative features of our time. Claims that Islam is inherently hostile to democracy represent an unwarranted surrender to fundamentalist arguments. We should engage with a broad spectrum of Muslim groups, but without compromising our commitment to freedom and democracy.

This essay explores the possibility of universal values. Universal values do not exist as Platonic ideals nor do they exist in clearly defined lists of rules or laws. Rather, universal ethical claims are constructed through the actions of individual political leaders, scholars, and activists. This essay explores how such normative constructions take place. It uses an initiative undertaken by the UN Office of Drugs and Crime to further education around corruption as an example of how such universal values come into existence. The initiative focused on developing teaching materials for higher education. The essay focuses on two particular modules, both their content and the process by which they were written.

AbstractThis essay explores the possibility of universal values. Universal values do not exist as Platonic ideals nor do they exist in clearly defined lists of rules or laws. Rather, universal ethical claims are constructed through the actions of individual political leaders, scholars, and activists. This essay explores how such normative constructions take place. It uses an initiative undertaken by the UN Office of Drugs and Crime to further education around corruption as an example of how such universal values come into existence. The initiative focused on developing teaching materials for higher education. The essay focuses on two particular modules, both their content and the process by which they were written.

Annotation: The priority of the values that arise from them depends on the objectivity and depth of this knowledge. The person who has mastered them can completely repel ideological attacks. To achieve this, comprehensive ideological, educational, political, economic, social, and spiritual measures should be developed and implemented to prevent and prevent the penetration of ideas that are alien in their essence. The article discusses beneficial ideas based on universal values.