"Justice is paramount to civilisational triumph because of its centrality to human dignity needs, the success of individual geo-cultural domains and the well-being of human civilisation."

“Indeed, there is no evidence to suggest innate morality. It is therefore important to create the conditions under which the expansion of our moral communities may become more likely.”

“The history of human civilisation is a history of mutual borrowings.”

“Human nature is governed by general self-interest and affected by genetic predisposition, which implies that there are likely to be limits to our moral sensitivities.”

“We are neither radically free to choose our nature nor entirely determined by our biological heritage.”

“Policies should take account of the emotional dimensions of human behaviour rather than assuming rational action.”

“International cooperation is required to prevent anarchic situations developing and the unmasking of ever-present brutality and injustice that results from fear for survival in such situations.”