
Community, Character, and the Governance of the Social Commons
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Drawing on thinkers such as Elinor and Vincent Ostrom, Russell Kirk, Glenn C. Loury, and James Q. Wilson, Peterson investigates the concept of the "social commons"-the shared moral and relational space we inhabit and shape through norms and actions. Arguing that restoring the social commons requires informal mechanisms of governance that cultivate virtue and mutual accountability, Peterson critiques both abolitionist and punitive paradigms, advocating instead for a middle path rooted in a character-centered approach to community life. He highlights the unique role of religious communities-especially Christian congregations-as vital sanctuaries of moral order capable of renewing the social fabric and offering hope amid chaos.
Listen to the author discuss the book with Dr. Glenn Loury on the Glenn Show here: https://tinyurl.com/3534j8xh.
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Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Constitution of Order
Chapter 2: Governing the Social Commons
Chapter 3: Order, Convention, and the Delicate Task of Law
Chapter 4: "Policing Was Never Meant to Solve All Those Problems"
Chapter 5: Getting to the Roots
Chapter 6: The Social Witness of the Christian Church
Chapter 7: The Chicken and the Egg
Chapter 8: Sanctuaries of Hope
Bibliography
Appendix
Index
About the Author
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