Education as the Founding of Universal Ethics: Edgar Morin’s Wagers on Ethics for Humankind

Abstract

This research paper discusses the propositions of the French philosopher Edgar Morin, who expresses dissatisfaction with contemporary educational methods. These methods, according to Morin, have exacerbated human crises by failing to provide a rational discourse that champions humanity, thus failing their moral test. In this context, Morin offers his intellectual alternatives and proposals for educational reform, suggesting that sciences should continue to connect rather than diverge. To implement his project for an ethics of humanity or a universal ethics, Morin proposes a roadmap that includes fundamental principles essential for any future educational system. He also emphasizes the importance of considering the particularities of societies, their cultures, and moral codes to preserve humanity on our shared planet Earth.