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The moral ambiguity of AmericaThe moral ambiguity of America

The moral ambiguity of America1966

Paul Goodman

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Dr. Paul Goodman, social critic, talks about the problems of contemporary America in this 1966 Massey Lectures. Pt. 1: The Empty Society Pt. 2: Counter Forces for a Decent Society Pt. 3: Dr. Paul Goodman criticizes the purposelessness of much of our technology and its isolation from humanity and human principles. Pt. 4: Urbanization and Rural Reconstruction Pt. 5: The Psychology of Being Powerless Pt. 6: Is American Democracy Viable?

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First published
1966
OL Work ID
OL3469468W

Subjects

American National characteristicsCivilizationMoral conditionMoral conditionsUnited StatesMassey LecturesCBC Massey LecturesConditions socialesCivilisation

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