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Through moving interviews with five ordinary people who rescued Jews during the Holocaust, Kristen Monroe casts new light on a question at the heart of ethics: Why do people risk their lives for strangers and what drives such moral choice? Monroe's analysis points not to traditional explanationssuch as religion or reasonbut to identity. The rescuers' perceptions of themselves in relation to others made their extraordinary acts spontaneous and left the rescuers no choice but to act. To turn away Jews was, for them, literally unimaginable. In the words of one German Czech rescuer, 'The hand of compassion was faster than the calculus of reason.'At the heart of this unusual book are interviews with the rescuers, complex human beings from all parts of the Third Reich and all walks of life: Margot, a wealthy German who saved Jews while in exile in Holland; Otto, a German living in Prague who saved more than 100 Jews and provides surprising information about the plot to kill Hitler; John, a Dutchman on the Gestapo's 'Most Wanted List'; Irene, a Polish student who hid eighteen Jews in the home of the German major for whom she was keeping house; and Knud, a Danish wartime policeman who took part in the extraordinary rescue of 85 percent of his country's Jews.We listen as the rescuers themselves tell the stories of their lives and their efforts to save Jews. Monroe's analysis of these stories draws on philosophy, ethics, and political psychology to suggest why and how identity constrains our choices, both cognitively and ethically. Her work offers a powerful counterpoint to conventional arguments about rational choice and a valuable addition to the literature on ethics and moral psychology. It is a dramatic illumination of the power of identity to shape our most basic political acts, including our treatment of others.But always Monroe returns us to the rescuers, to their strong voices, reminding us that the Holocaust need not have happened and revealing the minds of the ethically exemplary as they negotiated the moral quicksand that was the Holocaust.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Hand of Compassion'? A: The main theme of 'The Hand of Compassion' explores why individuals risk their lives to save others during the Holocaust, focusing on the role of identity in moral decision-making.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Hand of Compassion' is Kristen Renwick Monroe.
- Q: What type of interviews are included in the book? A: The book includes moving interviews with five ordinary people who rescued Jews during the Holocaust, sharing their personal stories and motivations.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 23, 2006.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Hand of Compassion' have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Hand of Compassion' offers insights into ethics and moral psychology, making it suitable for academic study in related fields.
- Q: What condition is the book offered in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Does the book provide practical insights into moral choices? A: Yes, it analyzes the rescuers' identities and the ethical implications of their choices, providing valuable insights into moral psychology.
- Q: In what category is 'The Hand of Compassion' classified? A: The book is classified under the category of Holocaust literature.