edward wilson and walter isaacson both judge the importance of the honor code not only for current moral inquiry but also as a guidebook for the future. wilson says and i quote, appiah lays out a concept that is not only compelling in its own right but also suggest a connection that may in time help to collate biological and cultural exploration of human morality. that is a grand complement. and isakson says quote him even though honor is sometimes distorted as with honor killings in pakistan, this classical concept can be a lodestar in guiding us to a better future. it is an amazing and fascinating insight. this he concludes is an indispensable book or moral philosophers and honorable citizens. he just delivered just two hours ago, he completed the final of his three du bois lectures on w.e.b. dubois, the world and the africa and those will be published soon we hope by the harvard university press. anthony appiah will read to us this evening from his remarkable new book, the latest contribution in a truly, truly remarkable career. ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my friend anthony a