The Ordinary Virtues
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Political, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
| Author: | Michael Ignatieff | ISBN: | 9780674981690 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press | Publication: | September 18, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Michael Ignatieff |
| ISBN: | 9780674981690 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
| Publication: | September 18, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press |
| Language: | English |
During a 3-year, 8-nation journey, Michael Ignatieff found that while human rights is the language of states and liberal elites, the moral language that resonates with most people is that of everyday virtues: tolerance, forgiveness, trust, and resilience. These ordinary virtues are the moral system of global cities and obscure shantytowns alike.
During a 3-year, 8-nation journey, Michael Ignatieff found that while human rights is the language of states and liberal elites, the moral language that resonates with most people is that of everyday virtues: tolerance, forgiveness, trust, and resilience. These ordinary virtues are the moral system of global cities and obscure shantytowns alike.
