The Second Mountain The Quest for a Moral Life
The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life by David Brooks, published by Penguin Books on May 26, 2020, is a thought-provoking exploration of life’s deeper meanings. In this 384-page work, Brooks examines the contrast between the pursuits of self-interest and the quest for a more fulfilling existence centered around moral commitments. The book invites readers to reflect on their life journeys, questioning whether they are focused on personal success or seeking something more profound.
In The Second Mountain, Brooks delves into the significance of relationships and community, emphasizing the importance of intimacy, devotion, and responsibility. He outlines the four commitments that often guide individuals toward this second mountain: family, vocation, philosophy, and community. Through a blend of philosophical insights and personal reflections, this edition encourages readers to reconsider their values and the true purpose of their lives, making it a relevant read for those interested in philosophy, ethics, and personal growth.
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Are you on your first or second mountain?
Is life about you – or others?
About success – or something deeper?
The world tells us that we should pursue our self-interest: career wins, high status, nice things. These are the goals of our first mountain. But at some point in our lives we might find that we’re not interested in what other people tell us to want. We want the things that are truly worth wanting.
This is the second mountain.
What does it mean to look beyond yourself and find a moral cause? To forget about independence and discover dependence – to be utterly enmeshed in a web of warm relationships? What does it mean to value intimacy, devotion, responsibility and commitment above individual freedom? In The Second Mountain David Brooks explores the meaning and possibilities that scaling a second mountain offer us and the four commitments that most commonly move us there: family, vocation, philosophy and community. Inspiring, personal and full of joy, this book will help you discover why you were really put on this earth.
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