How to Be Perfect- The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question by Michael Schur

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From the creator of The Good Place and the cocreator of Parks and Recreation, a hilarious, thought-provoking guide to living an ethical life, drawing on 2,400 years of deep thinking from around the world. Most people think of themselves as good, but it's not always easy to determine what's good or bad—especially in a world filled with complicated choices and pitfalls and booby traps and bad advice. Fortunately, many smart philosophers have been pondering this conundrum for millennia and they have guidance for us. With bright wit and deep insight, How to Be Perfect explains concepts like deontology, utilitarianism, existentialism, ubuntu, and more so we can sound cool at parties and become better people. Schur starts off with easy ethical questions like Should I punch my friend in the face for no reason? (No. ) and works his way up to the most complex moral issues we all face. Such as- Can I still enjoy great art if it was created by terrible people? How much money should I give to charity? Why bother being good at all when there are no consequences for being bad? And much more. By the time the book is done, we'll know exactly how to act in every conceivable situation, so as to produce a verifiably maximal amount of moral good. We will be perfect, and all our friends will be jealous.

  • Product Features

    • Suggested age range- Adult
    • Format- Paperback
    • Product dimensions- 5.4" W x 8.3" H x 0.9" D
    • Genre- Philosophy
    • Publisher- Simon Schuster, Publication date- 04-18-2023
    • Page count- 304
    • ISBN- 9781982159320

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Ten top ideas in the book

1. The importance of empathy and understanding in making moral decisions. 2. The idea that perfection is not about being flawless, but about striving to be the best version of oneself. 3. The concept of "moral luck," which refers to the idea that our actions are often influenced by factors beyond our control. 4. The idea that morality is not a fixed set of rules, but a fluid and evolving concept that changes with society and context. 5. The importance of being self-reflective and constantly questioning one's actions and beliefs. 6. The idea that moral perfection is not something that can be achieved, but something that we should strive for. 7. The concept of "moral responsibility," which refers to the idea that we are responsible for our actions and the consequences they bring. 8. The importance of treating others with kindness and compassion, even when they may not deserve it. 9. The idea that there is no single "correct" answer to moral questions, and that different people may have different perspectives on what is right and wrong. 10. The importance of always considering the long-term consequences of our actions, rather than just focusing on short-term gains or benefits.

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