Dean Abbott

Common Good: Reflections on Everyday Vices and Virtues Dean Abbott

In an age of moral confusion, people are looking for answers. The conflicting demands of our time and the cultural and social upheaval that we witness daily have left people confused and exhausted. Many are looking for resources to help them understand current developments, timeless truths, and the relationship between the two. This book can help. Here, the author examines a number of character qualities, vices and virtues we all encounter daily. Through attending to these, we can bring greater clarity into our personal lives and relationships. Moreover, through avoiding the vices and cultivating the virtues examined here, we can greatly improve our chances of living lives marked by peace, meaning, and happiness.