First published 2023
Michael Schur draws from twenty-four centuries of philosophical wisdom to create a witty guide for ethical living. The television creator behind The Good Place and Parks and Recreation tackles the challenge most people face: we consider ourselves good, yet struggle to define goodness in a world full of moral traps and conflicting advice. Schur explains complex philosophical concepts like deontology, utilitarism, existentialism, and ubuntu through accessible examples. He starts with simple questions such as whether you should punch a friend without reason, then moves to thornier dilemmas about enjoying art created by bad people, determining charitable giving amounts, and finding motivation for goodness when bad behavior often goes unpunished. The book promises no magical transformation into perfection, but offers engaging wisdom about navigating moral complexity with humor and insight.
Genres: philosophy, self-help, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: engaging, thought-provoking, witty
Tropes: humor, insight
336 pages · Paperback · Cultura editora