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The Common Good

Written by: Robert B. Reich
Narrated by: Robert B. Reich
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Robert B. Reich makes a powerful case for the expansion of America’s moral imagination. Rooting his argument in common sense and everyday reality, he demonstrates that a common good constitutes the very essence of any society or nation. Societies, he says, undergo virtuous cycles that reinforce the common good as well as vicious cycles that undermine it, one of which America has been experiencing for the past five decades. This process can and must be reversed. But first we need to weigh the moral obligations of citizenship and carefully consider how we relate to honor, shame, patriotism, truth, and the meaning of leadership. 

Powerful, urgent, and utterly vital, this is a heartfelt missive from one of our foremost political thinkers. 
©2018 Robert B. Reich (P)2018 Random House Audio
Philosophy Political Science Politics & Government Freedom & Security Workplace & Organizational Behaviour
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  "Brief but well-argued...a provocative essay." (Kirkus)

"Reich's lucidly defining and empowering call for revitalized civic awareness - complete with an enticing list of recommended reading and discussion guide - is an ideal catalyst for book-group conversations." (Booklist)

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A restatement of the obvious by a partisan hack

Mr Reich started his diatribe by stating that there would only be a few references to the current administration. He has instead written a complete shame opus. Not disagreeing with him at all, but you cannot change human nature's greed instinct with words.

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