Repossessing Virtue: Parker Palmer on Economic Crisis, Morality, and Meaning [On Being from APM]

Repossessing Virtue — Parker Palmer on Economic Crisis, Morality, and Meaning

July 23, 2009
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We explore human and spiritual aspects of economic downturn with a wise public intellectual of our time, the Quaker author and educator Parker Palmer. He works with people from all walks of life at the intersection of spiritual, professional, and social change, and stresses the need to acknowledge the inner life of human beings as a source of reality and power.

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"British summer." Greenwich Park overlooking Canary Wharf, one of London's major business and financial centers (UK).

+ (photo: Craig Allen/Flickr)

About This Series

Repossessing Virtue
is our way of exploring the moral, spiritual, and practical aspects brought on by the economic downturn. We spoke with dozens of familiar voices — former guests and our listeners — for their wisdom and insight, and asked them a series of questions about the current economic climate.

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Program Details

» Particulars ¦ an annotated guide to the radio program with readings, images, and links
» Resources
» Books + Music
» Krista's Journal
» Transcript
» Credits

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» On Being Playlist ¦ hear full-length tracks of each song played in the program

About the Image

"British summer." Greenwich Park overlooking Canary Wharf, one of London's major business and financial centers (UK).
(photo: Craig Allen/Flickr)

Selected Reading

» "Trusting our Deeper Knowing"
Parker Palmer's essay reflecting on tumultuous times and the need for circles of trust.

Pertinent Posts from the On Being Blog

» Wise Words from the "Old Ones" of New Mexico
A search for stories about the relationship between children and grandparents revealed words of wisdom for current economic times.

» Words Never Rang More True
An essay on frugality's new trendiness and old roots in Christian teaching.

» A Poem for Hard Times
James Wright's poem on the terror of hospital bills and refocusing on what we really value.

Unheard Cuts

» Unedited Interview with Palmer (mp3, 1:03.23)

This was a challenging conversation to edit. We want you to hear it all, unadulterated, and give us your feedback. Download the mp3 and tell us what you think of our cuts.

More Programs from Our Repossessing Virtue Series

July 9, 2009
The Science of Trust: Economics and Virtue

May 14, 2009
Living Differently, Beyond Economic Crisis

March 5, 2009
Wise Voices from Religion, Science, Industry, & the Arts

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