# Why Can't We Be Good?

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- Book: [Why Can't We Be Good?](https://www.bookquiver.com/jacob-needleman/why-cant-we-be-good) ([Why Can't We Be Good?.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/jacob-needleman/why-cant-we-be-good.md))
- Authors: [Jacob Needleman](https://www.bookquiver.com/jacob-needleman)
- Publisher: tarcher
- ISBN: 978-15-8542-620-1
- Pages: 304
- Published: 2008-01-31
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

The widely respected social philosopher embarks on his most gripping and broadly appealing work, asking the ultimate question of human nature: Why do we repeatedly violate our most deeply held values and...