Stephen C. Rowe Knihy

The text explores the moral decay linked to the collapse of the modern worldview characterized by isolated, competitive individualism, abstraction, and mechanistic thinking. It addresses the dynamics of a new relational worldview and the vision of human development necessary for a future beyond the societal upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Part I delves into America's struggle with modernity, examining worldview choices and the importance of dialogue amidst societal ambiguity. It critiques corporate capitalism and the decline of reasonable discourse, highlighting the moral disease stemming from individualism. Part II focuses on the relational worldview, emphasizing the reappropriation of tradition and the necessity of dialogue as a democratic possibility. It discusses the insights from Chinese philosophy and the importance of pluralism in fostering dialogue and development. Part III advocates for reviving civic virtue through liberal education, reflecting on historical activism and the challenges of contemporary education. It emphasizes the need for a democratic curriculum that fosters engagement and transformation, ultimately calling for a renewed vision of democracy.