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
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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.
Best,
Gregg
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