Gregg: Thanks for the book referral. I have added it to my (rather lengthy) reading list. I did read and have thought a lot about the excerpt - which I enjoyed. I do wish to share one concern. The author refers to “the moral mandate” which implies the importance of a singular ethical system. Not having read the book, I don’t know which ethical system it is to which he refers. Although, I suspect it is the judeo-christian, european, western world system. While I agree with the concept of “moral mandate,” it is important to recognize multiple ethical systems influence human behavior. And, that they are not strictly identical - though, they share important confluences of thought. Surely, avoiding the chaos which currently surrounds us will require finding, clarifying, and applying those important confluences. The Constitution (of the US) seems a well-suited mechanism by which to instantiate those confluences broadly. Which seems to be an important role of The TOK Society. Best regards, Waldemar Waldemar A Schmidt, PhD, MD (Perseveret et Percipiunt) 503.631.8044 Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. (A Einstein) > On Feb 26, 2019, at 10:01 AM, Henriques, Gregg - henriqgx <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Hi List, > I have not read this book, but I found this review interesting and plan on looking into it. I would welcome thoughts about it or related topics. > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.realclearbooks.com_articles_2019_02_22_revive-5Fthe-5Fmoral-5Fmandate-5F110188.html&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=QPsLwbL1TOsbrV1GpwNBElvpDSoUd5z8cuhgOTkaocQ&s=ou53DXwY8mfB8yWH1tWOegCTgWHMsJ8H_8TlXNKWXYI&e= <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.realclearbooks.com_articles_2019_02_22_revive-5Fthe-5Fmoral-5Fmandate-5F110188.html&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=QPsLwbL1TOsbrV1GpwNBElvpDSoUd5z8cuhgOTkaocQ&s=ou53DXwY8mfB8yWH1tWOegCTgWHMsJ8H_8TlXNKWXYI&e=> > > Best, > Gregg > > ___________________________________________ > Gregg Henriques, Ph.D. > Professor > Department of Graduate Psychology > 216 Johnston Hall > MSC 7401 > James Madison University > Harrisonburg, VA 22807 > (540) 568-7857 (phone) > (540) 568-4747 (fax) > > Be that which enhances dignity and well-being with integrity. > > Check out my Theory of Knowledge blog at Psychology Today at: > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.psychologytoday.com_blog_theory-2Dknowledge&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=QPsLwbL1TOsbrV1GpwNBElvpDSoUd5z8cuhgOTkaocQ&s=BNn2L_ZJTbHQMCVuHipmX0O7HyXz92Bdy5vVgjJndxQ&e= <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.psychologytoday.com_blog_theory-2Dknowledge&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=QPsLwbL1TOsbrV1GpwNBElvpDSoUd5z8cuhgOTkaocQ&s=BNn2L_ZJTbHQMCVuHipmX0O7HyXz92Bdy5vVgjJndxQ&e=> > > ############################ > To unsubscribe from the TOK-SOCIETY-L list: write to: mailto:[log in to unmask] <mailto:mailto:[log in to unmask]> or click the following link: http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L&A=1 <http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L&A=1> ############################ To unsubscribe from the TOK-SOCIETY-L list: write to: mailto:[log in to unmask] or click the following link: http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L&A=1
