Morality

Outline

Morality (2020) argues that modern societies have lost a shared sense of moral responsibility, leaving people more isolated, anxious, and divided. Jonathan Sacks explores how the shift from we to I has affected families, communities, markets, politics, and online life. Drawing on religion, philosophy, and history, the book calls for a renewed commitment to the common good, built on trust, cooperation, and care for one another.

• Morality (2020) argues that modern societies have lost a shared sense of moral responsibility, and people feel the loss.
• Jonathan Sacks links this loss to growing isolation, anxiety, and division among individuals and communities.
• The shift from we to I has reshaped families, communities, markets, politics, and life online.
• Sacks draws on religion, philosophy, and history to make his case for renewed moral commitment.
• He calls for a renewed commitment to the common good, built on trust, cooperation, and care for one another.

Jonathan Sacks (1948–2020) was a British rabbi, philosopher, and author who served as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth from 1991 to 2013. He sat in the House of Lords and received the Templeton Prize in 2016. His many books include The Dignity of Difference, The Great Partnership, and Morality.