Daniel J. Boorstin Quotes about Community

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While the easiest way in metaphysics is to condemn all metaphysics as nonsense, the easiest way in morals is to elevate the common practice of the community into a moral absolute.

While the easiest way in metaphysics is to condemn all metaphysics as nonsense, the easiest way in morals is to elevate the common practice of the community into a moral absolute.

Daniel J. Boorstin

Practice, Community, Way

Daniel J. Boorstin (1993). “The Lost World of Thomas Jefferson”, p.111, University of Chicago Press

In the small town each citizen had done something in his own way to build the community. The town booster had a vision of the future which he tried to fulfill. The suburb dweller by contrast started with the future

Daniel J. Boorstin

Visions Of The Future, Community, Citizens

Daniel J. Boorstin (2010). “The Americans: The Democratic Experience”, p.427, Vintage