The only book I’ve read that really aligns with what I’m looking for right now is Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do? by Michael Sandel. I’m looking for something that covers a wide range of topics and viewpoints, ideally using a story or real-life anecdote to introduce an issue, then exploring it from multiple perspectives to examine the moral implications. Preferably it would be pretty speedy and cover a lot of topics briefly as opposed to anything in too much depth.
I like the mix of practical examples and ethical, philosophical, and societal analysis but also I’m not the most intelligent so ideally it wouldn’t be too academic? I hope I’ve explained this well. Any recommendations would be appreciated!
by lankysimmons
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You so need to read How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question By: Michael Schur. Schur was the producer and head writer for The Good Place (he also reads the audiobook, with guest appearances form the likes of Ted Danson). The tone is light and often pissingly funny but he addresses important moral issues and how various schools of philosophy have addressed them over the millenia, then applies those methods to practical examples–Can I still enjoy great art if it was created by terrible people? How much money should I give to charity? I found it highly enjoyable AND informative.