In _Very Practical Ethics_ David Benatar discusses some of the moral
problems that ordinary people face in their everyday lives. These are
not moral problems that arise only in extraordinary circumstances, nor
those which are confronted only by select people in their professional
or public roles; rather, they are problems that most people face on a
daily basis. They are “very practical” issues, both because of
their ubiquity, and because individuals are usually able to act on
their decisions. Among these very practical questions: When is sex
morally permissible? What duties does an individual have regarding the
environment? When may we engage in practices such as smoking that
might cause discomfort or increase the risk of harm to others? How
extensive are our duties to assist the world's poor and others in dire
need of help? Is it morally permissible to consume animals and their
products? When is language prejudicial? Is it wrong to swear? How
should we address and refer to others? When, if ever, is controversial
humour morally permissible? Is it always wrong to bullshit, or to fail
to call out the bullshit of others? When should we forgive--or not
forgive? Written accessibly and covering topics not often discussed by
moral philosophers, _Very Practical Ethics_ will be of interest to
students and other readers who care about how we might resolve the
kinds of ethical issues we all face every day.
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Engaging Everyday Moral Questions
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9780197780824
Publisert
2024
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Oxford University Press
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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