Cooperative Wisdom

Why, despite their best efforts, do good people find themselves in conflict? Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart introduces a unique approach to ethics that consistently dissolves conflict, restores good will, builds common purpose and helps people thrive. Gleaned from years of scholarship, this insightful approach to conflict resolution is effective in boardrooms and family rooms, classrooms and committees, faith communities and political parties.

Written as a spirited exchange between an acclaimed philosopher and an inquisitive journalist Cooperative Wisdom has the energetic, inviting feel of a great conversation. For each of five social virtues, the book recommends three practical strategies that will help readers harness the power of the virtues. Readers gain insight into how these practices work through engaging examples drawn from history, current events, family life, and even scripture.

Cooperative Wisdom will appeal to anyone frustrated by disruptive change and disputes that seem to have no solution. By providing clear and practical guidance that expands our understanding of what it means to be and do good in a complex world, Cooperative Wisdom equips readers to respond constructively to change, transcend intractable conflict and strengthen the communities on which our well-being depends.