J.A. Mitchell – Author of You: The Greatest Good

Driven by a lifelong passion for moral philosophy, J.A. Mitchell has always been fascinated by the foundations of moral decision-making in modern society. From an early age, he was exposed to a wealth of conflicting ideas and contrasting philosophical viewpoints. Raised by Christian parents who were on the periphery of the anti-establishment movements of the 1970s, J.A. Mitchell himself grew up in Atlantic Canada, during the late punk era under the influence of bands like Bad Religion and NOFX – opposing forc-es which both provided a strong foundation for his anti-authoritarian views. 

While his own religious beliefs didn’t stick, they did help to infuse a deep sense of empathy for different beliefs while navigating diverse philosophical ideas across religious and political spectrums. With feet in conflicting worlds, over time it became increasingly clear that many people generalize, misrepresent, or even misunderstand the fundamental views and beliefs of those they disagree with. This insight led him to explore the concepts at the root of moral theory, aiming to better understand where modern misunder-standings were really coming from.

His first book, You: The Greatest Good, is an attempt to examine society’s moral roots through the balanced lens of both classical and contemporary thought.