Kristen Renwick Monroe Libri

Exploring complex ethical concepts, this work delves into themes of identity, agency, and self-esteem, while also addressing forgiveness and familial relationships. The author, a senior ethicist, provides insights into the moral challenges faced in daily life, including dealing with loss and cultivating moral imagination. Through a thoughtful examination of childhood experiences, the book sheds light on the unspoken moral lessons that shape our understanding of family, friendship, and personal growth.

"This is a book about moral choice and courage. It is not, however, an abstract work of moral philosophy or psychology. Rather it is an exploration of the choices made by real individuals faced by moral quandaries. Monroe and her students interviewed people who faced moral dilemmas to see what motivated them to make difficult moral choices. These ranged from public officials dealing with issues of honesty and equity in public policy, to individuals facing private difficulties as well as people who choose to focus their lives helping those in need. What explains a courageous choice? Monroe argues that moral courage comes from one's understanding of their identity. As she found in her previous work on rescuers of Jews during the holocaust, the people she interviews in this book felt that they had no choice but to take a courageous stand. Monroe explores how this identity develops through the life stories of these individuals"--