A Preface To Morals

by Walter Lippmann

Genre: Philosophy, Social Commentary, Political Thought
Target Audience: Thinkers, philosophy readers, students of politics and history, lovers of classic nonfiction

First published in 1929, Walter Lippmann’s A Preface to Morals is a landmark exploration of modern society’s struggle with meaning in an age of declining traditional religion. Lippmann, one of America’s most influential public intellectuals, grapples with the challenges of living morally without reliance on dogma or absolute authority. Instead, he proposes a philosophy of “disinterestedness” — cultivating reason, humility, and balance as guiding principles for modern life.

Written in elegant prose, this work became a cultural touchstone of its time and continues to spark discussion on how societies and individuals navigate morality in a secular, rapidly changing world.

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A Preface to Morals by Walter Lippmann – Philosophy & Social Commentary

Discover A Preface to Morals by Walter Lippmann, a classic 1929 work of philosophy and social thought exploring morality in a secular modern world.