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Moral space Moral space
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Institutional structure Institutional structure
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A network society A network society
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Radical secularization Radical secularization
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Security and moral certainty Security and moral certainty
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Other moral issues Other moral issues
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The dominance of pragmatism The dominance of pragmatism
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The role of social science The role of social science
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A glimmer of hope A glimmer of hope
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One A conceptual exploration of moral space
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Published:January 2019
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Abstract
This introductory chapter elaborates on the relation between social organization and morality. It discusses the emergence of a network society, the secular condition, superdiversity, individualized morality and the dominance of the security issue. It argues that Western societies can be characterized with three words: complexity without direction. With digitalization as a driving force, the social order of our times has completely changed compared to the ideologically organized world of some decades ago. Morality is no longer a ‘natural’, but must be understood as emerging from the ethical and normative buzz that arises from an improvising society. This emerging morality is fuelled by inspiring stories, moments of ‘fullness’ (i.e., moral or spiritual feelings), and practices under the condition of the rule of law that respect human diversity and put clear boundaries on subversive actions.
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