Ethics: A Very Short Introduction by Simon Blackburn Summary
Overview of Ethics: A Very Short Introduction
Blackburn's concise guide untangles ethics from relativism, skepticism, and nihilism, making complex moral philosophy accessible. Praised by philosopher Mary Warnock as "sane, thoughtful, sensitive and lively," it challenges readers to actively shape their ethical environments beyond theoretical abstractions.
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Points clés
What Makes an Action Right or Wrong?
Why do we feel a pang of guilt when breaking a promise, even when no one's watching? What invisible thread connects our sense of right and wrong? Ethics isn't some abstract philosophical puzzle confined to ivory towers-it shapes every choice we make, from the coffee we buy to the relationships we nurture. Yet for something so fundamental to human existence, ethics remains surprisingly contested terrain. We all navigate moral questions daily, but few of us pause to examine the foundations beneath our judgments. Think of ethics as a kind of atmosphere-an "ethical environment" as vital to our existence as the air we breathe. This moral climate determines what we find acceptable or contemptible, shapes our emotional responses, and establishes our standards of behavior. Interestingly, this atmosphere isn't maintained solely by philosophers in seminar rooms. A single photograph of children fleeing napalm has likely accomplished more moral awakening than volumes of academic theory. Novelists like Harriet Beecher Stowe shifted entire nations' ethical sensibilities through storytelling rather than systematic argumentation. What distinguishes philosophical reflection is its ambition to understand the deeper springs-the reasons, motivations, and feelings that move us toward certain actions and away from others. It's fundamentally an enterprise of self-knowledge, though philosophers themselves cannot escape the very climate they're trying to examine. Ethics proves inherently disturbing because it forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about exploitation, inequality, and our own complicity in systems we'd rather ignore.
Does Morality Collapse Without God?
Does Culture Determine Right and Wrong?
Are We Fundamentally Selfish?
Can We Choose Our Behavior?
Finding Meaning in Life and Death
Building Ethical Foundations Together
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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