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Systems of survival
a dialogue on the moral foundations of commerce and politics
Book • 1992
In 'Systems of Survival', Jane Jacobs explores the moral underpinnings of economic and political life, contrasting the 'commercial' and 'guardian' moral systems that shape our behavior.
The book is structured as a Socratic dialogue among fictional characters, each representing different perspectives on ethics and society.
Jacobs identifies distinct sets of moral precepts that guide the behavior of people in commerce versus those in governance and other protective institutions.
She argues that these two systems, while necessary, can be corrupted when their principles are mixed inappropriately.
The book offers insights into understanding conflicts and ethical dilemmas in various societal contexts, from business to politics.
It provides a framework for analyzing the moral foundations of different spheres of life.
The book is structured as a Socratic dialogue among fictional characters, each representing different perspectives on ethics and society.
Jacobs identifies distinct sets of moral precepts that guide the behavior of people in commerce versus those in governance and other protective institutions.
She argues that these two systems, while necessary, can be corrupted when their principles are mixed inappropriately.
The book offers insights into understanding conflicts and ethical dilemmas in various societal contexts, from business to politics.
It provides a framework for analyzing the moral foundations of different spheres of life.
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