He «was one of the first great teachers to proclaim the basic principle of individualism» the inviolate sanctity of man's soul, and the salvation of one's soul as one's first concern and highest goal,» but «when it came to the next question, a
code of
ethics to
observe for the salvation of one's soul... Jesus (or perhaps His interpreters) gave men a
code of altruism, that is, a
code which told them that in order to save one's soul, one must love or help or live for others.