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WORLD MORALS EDITION XXI
Moral constellations
An interactive atlas of moral teachings across the world's religious and secular traditions — from ancient scriptures to modern ethics.
Comparative atlas · Original English corpus · Evidence before conclusions
A mapping is not a verified quotation. Workbook labels are preserved. An absent mapping does not mean rejection. We do not rank the moral worth of any system.
Corpus connections, not genealogies
Each connection joins teachings in the same category and counts their shared systems. The graph does not assert historical transmission or philosophical identity.
Care for the dyingRespect the dignity of life
49 shared systemsTreat prisoners humanely
49 shared systemsReject cruel or degrading punishment
49 shared systemsDo not retaliate excessively
43 shared systemsBuild conditions for durable peace
43 shared systemsAvoid unnecessary violence
42 shared systemsReject torture
42 shared systemsPrevent suicide and self-destruction
42 shared systems
49 shared systemsTreat prisoners humanely
49 shared systemsReject cruel or degrading punishment
49 shared systemsDo not retaliate excessively
43 shared systemsBuild conditions for durable peace
43 shared systemsAvoid unnecessary violence
42 shared systemsReject torture
42 shared systemsPrevent suicide and self-destruction
42 shared systems
| Teaching | Shared systems |
|---|---|
| Respect the dignity of life | 49 / 93 (52.7%) |
| Treat prisoners humanely | 49 / 93 (52.7%) |
| Reject cruel or degrading punishment | 49 / 93 (52.7%) |
| Do not retaliate excessively | 43 / 93 (46.2%) |
| Build conditions for durable peace | 43 / 93 (46.2%) |
| Avoid unnecessary violence | 42 / 93 (45.2%) |
| Reject torture | 42 / 93 (45.2%) |
| Prevent suicide and self-destruction | 42 / 93 (45.2%) |