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11. BRI - Sustainable Development and Conservation with U-Model.org

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  11. BRI - Sustainable Development and Conservation  with U-Model.org U-Model.org  "To be what you want, to do what you want, and to live wherever you want. That is all."  1. People should not harm each other - CODE.911.bg short: https://www.911.bg/code-911-bg 2. Organizations must be effective in serving people - CREDO.911.bg short: https://www.911.bg/credo-911-bg 3. People should have correct and realistic expectations - RIGHTS.911.bg short: https://www.911.bg/rights-911-bg U-Model definition: There are the three main conditions the above, namely - 1., 2., 3., which guaranteeing for the long-term existence of human civilization through the achievement of 5 main goals: 1. Maximizing Productivity and Efficiency, 2. Minimizing public costs, 3. Maximizing service to citizens, 4. Minimizing mortality, 5. Maximizing Happiness 

10. Trade Routes and Connectivity - Al-Idrisi

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  10. Trade Routes and Connectivity - Al-Idrisi https://www.briai.org/home Smart thoughts from Al-Idrisi: 1. For knowledge: "Knowledge is the most precious gift we can receive." "There's no shame in not knowing, but it's a shame in not wanting to learn." "The journey is the best teacher." 2. On cultural understanding: "You cannot fully understand another culture until you see it through the eyes of its people." "Diversity is a beauty, not a threat." "Through knowledge we can build bridges between different cultures." 3. About trade: "Trade is a bridge between civilizations." "Through trade we can share not only goods, but also ideas and culture." "Fair trade is the foundation of prosperity." 4. For the protection of the environment: "The earth is our home and we must take care of it." "Sustainable development is the key to the future." "We must live in harmony with...

9. Societal Values and Governance with Confucius

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  9. Societal Values and Governance with Confucius https://www.briai.org/home  Confucius Chinese philosopher      Also known as: Chung-ni, K’ung-fu-tzu, K’ung-tzu, Kongfuzi, Kongqiu, Kongzi, Zhongni Written by  Fact-checked by  Last Updated: Mar 28, 2024 • Article History Confucius Confucius See all media Category: History & Society Pinyin romanization: Kongfuzi or Kongzi Wade-Giles: K’ung-fu-tzu or K’ung-tzu Original name: Kongqiu Literary name: Zhongni Born: 551, Qufu, state of Lu [now in Shandong province, China] Died: 479 BCE, Lu Subjects Of Study: “Shijing” junzi li ren xiao On the Web: Khan Academy - Confucius and the Hundred Schools of Thought (Mar. 28, 2024) Top Questions When was Confucius born? What is Confucius known for? What was Confucius’s early life like? Confucius (born 551, Qufu, state of Lu [now in Shandong province, China]—died 479 BCE, Lu) China’s most famous teacher, philos...

8. BRI - Legal, Financial, and Policy with Al-Farabi

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  8. BRI - Legal, Financial, and Policy with Al-Farabi https://www.briai.org/home al-Farabi’s Philosophy of Society and Religion First published Wed Jun 15, 2016; substantive revision Wed Jan 20, 2021 While al-Farabi does not have a specific term for ‘philosophy of religion’, he does in fact have one which can more or less literally be translated as ‘philosophy of society’, namely, falsafa madaniyya.[1] Notably, this notion embraces two chief moments. First, in line with Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, it comprises an intrinsically anthropological and ethical element; accordingly, falsafa madaniyya is the part of philosophy dedicated to an inquiry into the kamal al-insan, the perfection of man, as an individual. Second, just like Plato’s Politeia and Aristotle’s Politica, it moreover deals with the madina, the polis, as a whole, taking into account its makeup and administration. However, it does so strictly from two angles: it assesses the madina and its regime with respect to thei...