Sarkis J Khoury Conversations with the Conscienc

Authors: Roger Chao

Publish Date: 2010/03/27

Volume: 27, Issue: 2, Pages: 251-252

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Abstract

Conversations with the Conscienceis a collection of short essays by Sarkis Joseph Khoury on all aspects of life Khoury’s motivating factor for compiling this collection of essays or personal reflections on life is to provide a “compass … for every individual striving to stay afloat within a moral context” a “discussion with one’s conscience about some critical issues affecting life” 1 Khoury states that his religion/faith underpins much of his writing and he should be praised for making this clear The book contains 42 short essays around 3–5 pages long each with the focus on how to exercise your “conscience in a constructive and responsible fashion” dedication 1 The purpose of the book is to “help understand the requisite underpinnings of a civilized and progressive society with Godliness as its sic anchor” 1 Khoury’s background as a Professor of Finance and International Finance at University of California Riverside gives this book an interesting perspective on

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