Morality
Morality
Jonathan Sacks
David Brooks
Just one flower of his genius. - David Brooks
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Morality

Morality: Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times

Jonathan Sacks
Jonathan Sacks
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Jonathan Sacks
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In "Morality," Jonathan Sacks embarks on a profound exploration of the modern world's ethical quandaries, arguing that the erosion of shared moral principles and the ascendance of individualism have led to a societal crisis. With the keen insight of a respected religious leader and the depth of understanding of a seasoned public intellectual, Sacks diagnoses the ailments afflicting contemporary society—from the breakdown of family structures to the rise in mental health issues. But rather than merely lamenting these conditions, he offers a hopeful vision for reclaiming a collective moral compass. Through a journey that spans ancient Greece, the Enlightenment, and our current era, Sacks weaves together philosophy, history, and theology to assert that true freedom and liberty are impossible without responsibility and moral integrity. This book is not just a critique but a call to action, inviting each of us to participate in the reconstruction of a common moral foundation for a future marked by less fear and more harmony. "Morality" stands as a monumental work in moral philosophy, challenging and enlightening in equal measure. Jonathan Sacks delivers an impassioned plea for the revival of communal values in the face of growing individualism and divisiveness. By tracing the roots of our moral disarray and presenting a path forward, he offers not just insight but practical solutions for rebuilding the ethical frameworks that sustain societies. This is a book for anyone concerned about the direction in which our world is heading, and for those who believe in the power of collective action to create a more responsible, just, and compassionate world. Sacks reminds us that while the market and the state have their roles, they cannot teach us how to live. It is a shared morality that can guide us toward a future where we all can find our place and face the challenges of our time with confidence and hope.

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Released
2019
1 Jan
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384
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Just one flower of his genius. - David Brooks
Love your neighbor. Love the stranger. Hear the cry of the otherwise unheard. Liberate the poor from their poverty. Care for the dignity of all. Let those who have more than they need share their blessings with those who have less. Feed the hungry, house the homeless, and heal the sick in body and mind. Fight injustice, whoever it is done by and whoever it is done against. And do these things because, being human, we are bound by a covenant of human solidarity, whatever our color or culture, class or creed. These are moral principles, not economic or political ones. They have to do with conscience, not wealth or power. But without them, freedom will not survive. The free market and liberal democratic state together will not save liberty, because liberty can never be built by self-interest alone. I-based societies all eventually die. Ibn Khaldun showed this in the fourteenth century, Giambattista Vico in the eighteenth, and Bertrand Russell in the twentieth. Other-based societies survive. Morality is not an option. It’s an essential.
— Jonathan Sacks, Morality

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