social conscience

Example Sentences

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I am not sure endowing Sonny with a social conscience, presumably intended to point up the material’s contemporary relevance, is an improvement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But the filmmaker’s social conscience was evident in everything he did, starting with his role as “All in the Family’s” liberal, hippie son-in law to conservative crank Archie Bunker.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

"I feel fortunate for inheriting a social conscience and an interest in what was going on around me," he says.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024

“Amy was selfless always, she wanted more for others but never for herself. Generous supporter of worthy causes, she was the social conscience of our family.”

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2023

And despite his overdeveloped social conscience, he was no tight-lipped, perpetually grim do-gooder who frowned on fun.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer