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The discussion shifts toward the importance of morality in rebuilding the social fabric. Knowles advocates for recognizing honor and value as primary moral categories, asserting that societies naturally elevate certain virtues over others. He points out that modern America fixates on legality—what's allowed or forbidden—often missing the more profound moral judgments that underpin social cohesion.
He argues that societal recognition and condemnation create moral hierarchies—something law alone cannot do. For example, public gestures of honor, such as respecting the traditional family unit—marriage, parenthood—are vital. These social signals reinforce what a society collectively esteems, which in turn sustains civilization.