#Chivalry code of ethics dates professional#

Just read it and get a glimpse at very conceivable, meaningful way of being. He hammers this point home because he so strongly, and rightfully, believes it. If all men took the notion of chivalry (I wish there was a better word) to heart, it would be an extremely different, and orders of magnitude better world. But any criticism is blown away by the absolutely compelling nature of the idea, the importance of the book. Sometimes the emphasis on knighthood feels a bit - I don't know, maybe childlike. 'Show don't tell' is not his strong suit! Understandable - he was a social worker for many years where very direct guidance and information was necessary.

Sometimes I thought he didn't leave enough room for the imagination, for the reader to digest and draw conclusions on his/her own, which lends a sense that he underestimates our intelligence. Dean Jacques is a brilliant man who hit on a grand idea. The IDEA of this book is so ravishing, so compelling and such a total cure for what ails us, I don't think I should say anything other than buy it, read it, digest it. If the concept is for you, reading the book may just be the start of the search for something you never knew was missing. The book would make an affirming and respectful gift from a woman to the man in her life, or even act as a thought-provoker for the father who, like myself, would like to promote goodness and strength of character in his young sons, rather than let popular culture and nihilism do the work for him.

This he defines as each man's Quest the personal journey, against all odds, to do the right thing, for the right reasons and be all a man can and should be.

#Chivalry code of ethics dates professional#

Jacques carefully combines insights from his personal and professional life with non-denominational, spiritual philosophy into a system of self-observation and dealing with life's challenges. The absence of these values, according to the author, have not only made the world a less harmonious and safe place, but also disinherited men of their noble masculinity and sense of higher purpose in life.

It is written that King Arthur spoke those words, after miraculously recovering from a fatal wound, but it can be seen as a metaphor for his maturing as a man.Ĭhivalry Now sets out 12 chivalric values that are so rarely witnessed and experienced these days.