# What is the highest, most fundamental principle?

**URL:** <https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/what-is-the-highest-most-fundamental-principle/10551>\
**Category:** Philosophy\
**Created:** [November 20, 2023, 6:15am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/what-is-the-highest-most-fundamental-principle/10551 "2023-11-20T06:15:25Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 24, 2023, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/what-is-the-highest-most-fundamental-principle/10551/31 "2023-11-24T05:35:25Z")

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> [@citizenschallengev4](#):
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> Do you think we have that much time to figure it out?

If we do not, then we do not, but this is not really the topic here. Was talking about philosophical, ethical values.

If human welfare is the highest value, then of course we should find ways to preserve the environment so that we are not destroyed by it.

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