When Conscience Calls

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Moral Courage in Times of Confusion and Despair

By Kristen Renwick Monroe

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When Conscience Calls explores the nature of moral courage, examining why certain individuals act bravely in the face of crises such as war, political repression, and pandemics. Through compelling portraits of ordinary people standing against injustice and hatred, Kristen Renwick Monroe argues that moral courage emerges from one's identity and core values rather than simple choice. This book reveals how bravery is rooted in a deep belief in the need to change the world for the better.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in ethics, psychology, social justice, and political studies, as well as anyone seeking to understand the forces behind acts of bravery in difficult times.

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What is moral courage? Why is it important and what drives it? An argument for why we should care about moral courage and how it shapes the world around us.

War, totalitarianism, pandemics, and political repression are among the many challenges and crises that force us to consider what humane people can do when the world falls apart. When tolerance disappears, truth becomes rare, and civilised discourse is a distant ideal, why do certain individuals find the courage to speak out when most do not?

When Conscience Calls offers powerful portraits of ordinary people performing extraordinary acts—be it confronting presidents and racist mobs or simply caring for and protecting the vulnerable. Uniting these portraits is the idea that moral courage stems not from choice but from one’s identity.

Ultimately, Kristen Renwick Monroe argues bravery derives from who we are, our core values, and our capacity to believe we must change the world. When Conscience Calls is a rich examination of why some citizens embrace anger, bitterness, and fearmongering while others seek common ground, fight against dogma, and stand up to hate.

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Praised as a "stunning tour de force on the concept of moral courage," When Conscience Calls is recognized for its clear and intelligent exploration of why people act courageously. Experts commend Monroe's original approach that combines psychodynamic psychology with vivid real-life examples, making it both highly readable and insightful. It is described as foundational reading for understanding moral courage in diverse contexts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226829098

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 367g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Kristen Renwick Monroe is the Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Irvine, and the Founder/Director of the UCI Interdisciplinary Center for the Scientific Study of Ethics and Morality.

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