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Book SynopsisReinterpreting the American Dream is a uniquely pragmatic book on ethics and religion in today's world. Primeaux uncovers the complexity of human nature, in all of its potential for evolution. Though written from a Catholic viewpoint, the book encourages openness in the search for truth, postulating that this quest is the ultimate meaning in life. In an approach that emphasizes honesty with respect for others, and pragmatism with an eye for growth, the author sets the stage for those individuals who want to escape from the 'disconnections of independence and the connections of dependence into the interconnections of interdependence.' A challenging read on a personal level, yet highly applicable to business ethics and the larger society, Reinterpreting the American Dream will be of interest to philosophers, sociologists, students of ethics and the general educated public.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Experiencing: Chapter 3 Influenced by People and Organizations Chapter 4 First, Towards Selfishness and Greed Chapter 5 Then, Towards Empathy and Sacrifice Chapter 6 Perhaps, Towards Yearning and Aspiring Chapter 7 Dreaming: Chapter 8 Obedient and Objectified Chapter 9 Consumed by Consumption Chapter 10 For Individual Control Chapter 11 Identifying: Chapter 12 Experience and Ethics Chapter 13 Ethics and Knowledge Chapter 14 Knowledge and Synthesis Chapter 15 Valuing: Chapter 16 Ignatius J. Reilly Chapter 17 Value and Perception Chapter 18 Perception and Identity Chapter 19 Identity and Synthesis Chapter 20 Interpreting: Chapter 21 Peter and Mary Chapter 22 Inspirational Reflections Chapter 23 Work and Family Chapter 24 Charting and Reinventing Chapter 25 Reinterpreting: Chapter 26 Organizing Ourselves Chapter 27 Organizing Business Chapter 28 Recapping and Moving Ahead Chapter 29 Index
