Book · 1993 · Moral development
The moral sense
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And so there was a guy named James Q Wilson who wrote a great book called the moral sense which I highly recommend.
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The Moral Sense by James Q. Wilson is a significant work of social science and moral philosophy that examines the innate moral faculties of human beings. On an episode of Conversations with Tyler titled David Brooks on Audacity, AI, and the American Psyche, recorded live at 92NY and released on August 20, 2025, David Brooks recommended the book during a discussion regarding neoconservatism and the moral fabric of society. Brooks explicitly praised the author, mentioning a man named James Q. Wilson who wrote a great book carrying that exact title, and stated that he highly recommended it to others. The endorsement was woven into a broader intellectual exchange about human nature and societal values. By bringing up Wilson's work, Brooks directed listeners toward a rigorous exploration of ethics and social order, emphasizing the enduring relevance of Wilson's insights into how human beings develop their sense of right and wrong within a community.
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David Brooks And so there was a guy named James Q Wilson who wrote a great book called the moral sense which I highly re… 1
“And so there was a guy named James Q Wilson who wrote a great book called the moral sense which I highly recommend.”