American Values
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Chapter 1
1. Theodore Forstmann argues that capitalism promotes freedom of choice and rewards individual achievement. David Hilfiker, on the other hand, contends that capitalism fosters selfishness and greed, and undermines the dignity of work. Whose argument is more persuasive, and why? Based on what you have read in these viewpoints, does capitalism’s philosophy benefit American society? Why or why not?
2. Philip Yancey maintains that without the guidance of religion, society has no way of distinguishing between right and wrong. Do you agree with his belief that...
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- Introduction
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Chapter 1: What Values Should America Uphold?
- Chapter 1 Preface
- Capitalism Promotes Positive Values
- Capitalism Does Not Promote Positive Values
- Religion Is Essential to a Moral Society
- Religion Is Not Essential to a Moral Society
- Society’s Well-Being Depends upon the Traditional Family
- Society’s Well-Being Does Not Depend upon the Traditional Family
- Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography
- Chapter 2: Is America in Moral Decline?
- Chapter 3: How Do the Media Influence American Values?
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Chapter 4: What Measures Would Improve American Values?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- Shame Deters Immoral Behavior
- Shame Is a Form of Censorship
- The Government Should Legislate Morality
- The Government Should Not Legislate Morality
- Public Schools Should Provide Character Education
- Public Schools Should Not Provide Character Education
- Chapter 4 Periodical Bibliography
- For Further Discussion
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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