Brian Schrag

Civility and Community (Morality in Our Age) Brian Schrag Unabridged edition

Original material by Dr. Brian Schrag, Edited by Professor John Lachs and Mike Hassel, Produced by Pat Childs

Concern for others is the basis of human decency; without it, our communities are increasingly degraded by selfishness and corruption. Some think that crime and racial conflict naturally follow the breakdown of the shared community values. In a world of violence and deviancy, how can we build a caring community? Have courtesy and civility disappeared?and if so, how can we regain them? Does a diverse population share enough concerns and values to sustain a tolerant yet unified society?

The Morality in Our Age series examines the historical and philosophical background of today?s most pressing moral challenges. Here the realities of money, sex, power, and violence meet the ideals of responsibility, integrity, and moral well-being. Though a final ?answer? is notoriously elusive in moral discussion, you?ll develop a much better insight into the forces and principles at play on today?s most serious moral issues, problems, and dilemmas.