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Summary of David Brooks Book: The Road to Character

Summary of David Brooks Book: The Road to Character

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This tidbit addresses the core issue with modern western culture; we are too achievement-oriented. The author uses a selection of autobiographical examples, criticizes our obsession with “the Big Self” to emphasize the merits of developing character.

In this summary, you will learn “character” is two things. First, it is a settled disposition to do good. Moral goodness requires we escape the pattern of pleasure-seeking and resolve to follow our callings while also identifying the core sins of ourselves so that they may be conquered. Secondly, it defines character as a form of unshakable commitment.

This includes living loyally and in alignment with your promises. Brook’s definition of character highlights the value of developing a sensible moral vocabulary for facing the world. His “Humility Code” isolates the fundamental principles of our greatest moral virtues for those seeking insight on how to battle the self-saturated obsessiveness of the 21st century.

With a fusion of spirituality, politics, and confessional narratives, this tidbit provides an avenue for everyone to retool their priorities and reconstruct their inner lives with moral depth.

“Humility is the awareness that there’s a lot you don’t know and that a lot of what you think you know is distorted or wrong.” ― David Brooks.

Disclaimer
This summary is meant to enhance your reading experience. The insights, analysis, and overall essence is an unofficial work and not the original book. It is not intended as a substitute for the original work it summarizes. It is not licensed, approved, authorized, or endorsed by the original author or publisher.
Language
English
Pages
31
Format
Paperback
Release
October 10, 2021
ISBN 13
9798493763694

Summary of David Brooks Book: The Road to Character

Good Summaries
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
This tidbit addresses the core issue with modern western culture; we are too achievement-oriented. The author uses a selection of autobiographical examples, criticizes our obsession with “the Big Self” to emphasize the merits of developing character.

In this summary, you will learn “character” is two things. First, it is a settled disposition to do good. Moral goodness requires we escape the pattern of pleasure-seeking and resolve to follow our callings while also identifying the core sins of ourselves so that they may be conquered. Secondly, it defines character as a form of unshakable commitment.

This includes living loyally and in alignment with your promises. Brook’s definition of character highlights the value of developing a sensible moral vocabulary for facing the world. His “Humility Code” isolates the fundamental principles of our greatest moral virtues for those seeking insight on how to battle the self-saturated obsessiveness of the 21st century.

With a fusion of spirituality, politics, and confessional narratives, this tidbit provides an avenue for everyone to retool their priorities and reconstruct their inner lives with moral depth.

“Humility is the awareness that there’s a lot you don’t know and that a lot of what you think you know is distorted or wrong.” ― David Brooks.

Disclaimer
This summary is meant to enhance your reading experience. The insights, analysis, and overall essence is an unofficial work and not the original book. It is not intended as a substitute for the original work it summarizes. It is not licensed, approved, authorized, or endorsed by the original author or publisher.
Language
English
Pages
31
Format
Paperback
Release
October 10, 2021
ISBN 13
9798493763694

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