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Death of Character

Death of Character

Moral Education in an Age Without Good Or Evil
James Davison Hunter (Author)
May 2001
Trade Paperback · 336 Pages
$17.00 U.S. · $20.50 CAN · £11.99 U.K. · €11.99 E.U.
ISBN 9780465031771
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Description

The Death of Character is a broad historical, sociological, and cultural inquiry into the moral life and moral education of young Americans based upon a huge empirical study of the children themselves. The children's thoughts and concerns-expressed here in their own words-shed a whole new light on what we can expect from moral education. Targeting new theories of education and the prominence of psychology over moral instruction, Hunter analyzes the making of a new cultural narcissism.

About the Author

James Davidson Hunter is professor of sociology and religious studies at the University of Virginia and author of Evangelicalism: The Coming Generation (1987).