How to Be Perfect
From the creator of The Good Place and co-creator of Parks and Recreation, a hilarious and thought-provoking ethical guide based on 2,400 years of deep thinking.
People tend to think of themselves as "good", but it is not easy to determine what is good or bad — especially in a world that forces us to make complicated choices, sets traps for us, and gives us terrible advice. Fortunately, for millennia, very smart philosophers have been debating this dilemma, setting guidelines for the rest of us mortals.
With wit and profound knowledge, How to Be Perfect explains concepts such as deontology, utilitarianism, existentialism, ubuntu, and many more, so that we can impress whoever we meet at parties; and also so that we can become better people.
Schur begins with accessible ethical questions, such as: "Should I punch a friend in the face for no reason?" (No.) Then, he fearlessly moves on to more complex areas: Can I enjoy art if it was created by bad people? How much should I donate to charity? Why should I care about being a good person if there are no major consequences when you are a bad person?
Whoever finishes reading this book will know exactly how to act in every imaginable circumstance. They will be perfect, and all their friends will be jealous. Well, not really. But they will gain inspiring, refreshing, and entertaining wisdom about complicated topics.
ISBN: 9789898860439
Chancela: Culture
Edição: janeiro de 2023
Tradução: Isa Alves
Dimensões: 150 mm x 230 mm x 22.5 mm
Encadernação: capa mole
Páginas: 336
Classificação Temática: Filosofia
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