In an era increasingly dominated by the language of individual rights, Thomas E. Schneider invites readers to reflect on a deeper, often overlooked necessity: self-government. Rights or Self-Government? provides a thoughtful examination of the foundations of a free society, arguing that the true measure of a citizenry is not merely what it can claim, but how it can govern itself with wisdom and virtue. Drawing on philosophical traditions and the realities of modern life, Schneider unpacks why the obsession with personal entitlement can erode the very social fabric required for a thriving community. This book serves as a clarion call for individuals to reclaim their responsibility as active, moral participants in public life. Whether you are navigating political discourse or seeking to understand the spiritual roots of order and freedom, this text offers a compelling roadmap for rediscovering what it truly means to be a citizen in a complex world. Engaging and accessible, it challenges you to look beyond your own rights to find the common good that sustains us all.