The Code for Global Ethics: Toward a Humanist Civilization

by Rodrigue Tremblay

Is it necessary to be religious to act morally?

Dr. Rodrigue Tremblay's answer is no.

In this thought-provoking book, Tremblay promotes a humanist philosophy and ideals as they apply to personal living and to public decision-making in an open, just and democratic society. When people say they believe in religion, they usually mean they believe in a moral standard for themselves, their children and society in general. Obviously, most people prefer to live in a moral world than in an amoral or immoral one.

The Code for Global Ethics outlines a progressive and modern code of global ethics summarized in ten general and universal humanist rules without reference to a religious worldview or paradigm. The themes

ratively to build a better world.

296 pages, Paperback

First published January 22, 2009

About the author

Dr. Rodrigue Tremblay is a Canadian-born economist, humanist and political figure who teaches at the University of Montreal.

Professor Tremblay has a B.A. from Laval University (1961), a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Montreal (1963), an M.A. in Economics from Stanford University (1965) and a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University (1968). He is emeritus professor since 2002. Among other organizations, Dr. Tremblay is a former president of the North American Economics and Finance Association.

Dr. Tremblay has also held public office in the Government of Quebec, from 1976 to 1979. His previous book The New American Empire was published in English, in French and in Turkish. His most recent book The Code for Global Ethics, Ten Humanist Principles is published in English by Prometheus Books (April 2010. ISBN: 978-1616141721) and in French by Les ditions Liber (February 2009, ISBN: 978-2895781738).

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