On Decency
The CORTHODOX Way
- Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
Rather than “anything goes” or “to each his own way,” what if we could identify, summarize, and share a set of basic decency norms that have produced good outcomes over time? The CORTHODOX Way is a memorable set of decency values people from varying cultures and walks of life can share. People need not foster division and have disdain for “others.” We can evaluate people and decision-making through the lens of one question: “Is this decent?”
Endorsements (2)
“A. E. Smith’s treatise defines decency as a value of preeminent social, political, and individual significance. Far more than a list of interpersonal norms, On Decency provides its reader with a historically nuanced and inspirational reflection on human life and connectivity. Filled with hope and yearning, On Decency sparkles with the lessons of an experienced teacher, while mirroring the depth of a philosopher of ethics. Smith draws on a variety of religious and intellectual traditions to show us a way forwards in our own time.”
“Smith’s book, On Decency: The CORTHODOX Way, explores what it means to be ‘decent.’ Smith argues that a memorable set of values, grounded in decency, can unite us and empower us in a common cause. The nine memorable ‘decency values’ described are drawn from secular, philosophical, religious, and popular sources. Thought-provoking without being overly prescriptive, this book is an engaging read.”
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