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Morality
Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times
Book • 2020
In 'Morality', Rabbi Jonathan Sacks traces the current societal crises to the loss of a strong, shared moral code and the elevation of self-interest over the common good.
He argues that morality has been outsourced to the market and the state, neither of which can provide a moral framework for living.
Sacks leads readers through a historical sweep from ancient Greece to the present day, emphasizing that there is no liberty without morality and no freedom without responsibility.
He advocates for rebuilding a common moral foundation and restoring the importance of collective responsibility and the 'we' over the 'I'.
He argues that morality has been outsourced to the market and the state, neither of which can provide a moral framework for living.
Sacks leads readers through a historical sweep from ancient Greece to the present day, emphasizing that there is no liberty without morality and no freedom without responsibility.
He advocates for rebuilding a common moral foundation and restoring the importance of collective responsibility and the 'we' over the 'I'.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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as a book that he thought was closest to 'The Human Predicament', particularly the chapters on nihilistic morality.


Matt McManus

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as showing how Jewish calling translates into a universal message.

Dr. Tanya White

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as the topic of discussion with Yuval Levin and himself at the initiative's launch.


Robert P. George

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in relation to his views on consumerism and its impact on life.

Dr. Erica Brown

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as a book she read to remember what morality was in these times.


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for its insights on the 'we' mindset versus the 'I' mindset in society.

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