Ethics A Very Short Introduction
“Ethics: A Very Short Introduction” by Simon Blackburn, published by Oxford University Press in 2021, is a concise exploration of moral philosophy, spanning 107 pages. This second edition addresses the complexities of our self-image as moral beings, grappling with skepticism, relativism, and the implications of a Godless world. Blackburn delves into significant moral questions related to birth, death, happiness, desire, and freedom, encouraging readers to critically assess the meaning of life and the oversimplified absolutes often found in moral discussions.
In this edition, Blackburn revises and updates key aspects to reflect contemporary issues, emphasizing the necessity of understanding ethical approaches amid a landscape marked by uncertainty and eroding trust. Readers will find a thoughtful examination of ethics and its foundations, as well as insights into the challenges posed by modern societal debates. This book is part of the “Very Short Introductions” series, designed to provide accessible and engaging overviews of various subjects, making it a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of philosophy and moral philosophy.
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Our self-image as moral, well-behaved creatures is dogged by scepticism, relativism, hypocrisy, and nihilism, and by the fear that in a Godless world science has unmasked us as creatures fated by our genes to be selfish and tribalistic, or competitive and aggressive. Here, Simon Blackburn tackles the major moral questions surrounding birth, death, happiness, desire, and freedom, showing us how we should think about the meaning of life, and why we should mistrust the soundbite-sized absolutes that often dominate moral debates.
This second edition of the Very Short Introduction on Ethics has revised and updated aspects of the original to reflect changing times and mores. It highlights the importance of an understanding of approaches to ethics and its foundations, confronted as we are with a fluid and uncertain world of eroding trust, swirling conspiracy theories, and a dismaying loss of respect in public discourse.
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