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Adam I
In The Road to Character, “Adam I” represents the external, success-driven side of human nature. Brooks initially connects Adam I with what he calls “the resume virtues”—the skills a person would put on their…
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Adam II
“Adam II” represents the internal, character-building side of human nature. Brooks associates Adam II with a person’s “eulogy virtues”—their qualities of character such as “humility” or “generosity.” Adam II is after moral joy and…
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