What It Means to Be Human, O. Carter Snead’s case for a new paradigm was chosen by the Wall Street Journal for the Ten Best Books of 2020. In the book Snead argues for a paradigm of humanity that better represents the gifts and challenges of being human. Inspired by the insights of Alasdair MacIntyre and Charles Taylor, Snead’s proposes a vision of human identity and flourishing that supports those who are profoundly vulnerable and dependent: children, the disabled, and the elderly.