How to be Perfect
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How to be Perfect
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How to be Perfect
'What matters isn't if people are good or bad. What matters is, if they're trying to be better today than they were yesterday.' - Michael, The Good Place
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionFrom the brilliant mind behind the award-winning Netflix series The Good Place, which transformed moral philosophy into entertainment, comes How to Be Perfect, a witty and insightful guide to making ethical decisions. Written by Mike Schur, known for his exceptional writing and producing skills, this book crafts a roadmap for navigating the most challenging and mundane moral dilemmas of everyday life.
How to Be Perfect begins by delving into the fundamental question: How can we live a more ethical life? This inquiry has troubled humanity for millennia, yet it’s become increasingly difficult to answer amid the complexities of modern living. In a world inundated with both significant and trivial challenges, we're often paralysed by the fear of unintended consequences and impossible choices.
Being ethical isn't a once-a-month effort; it’s a perpetual endeavour that demands daily thought, introspection, and hard work. With this perceptive and humorous book, Schur breaks down the perplexing nuances of ethical living. Through a series of engaging real-life scenarios—ranging from "Should I punch my friend in the face for no reason?" to "Can I still enjoy great art if it was created by terrible people?"—he offers valuable guidance on how to confront and resolve ethical dilemmas.
Much like Chidi Anagonye used humour and philosophy to guide Eleanor Shellstrop toward less selfish behaviour in The Good Place, Schur takes readers on a journey through 2,500 years of ethical discourse. By exploring various philosophical perspectives and boiling them down into comprehensible and relatable lessons, he provides a comprehensive ethical roadmap.
By the end of the book, readers will not attain perfection or unparalleled moral superiority. Instead, they will acquire fresh, funny, and inspiring wisdom to tackle the toughest ethical issues that confront them daily. The ultimate takeaway is not about achieving ethical perfection but about understanding and improving our moral actions incrementally.
Contributions from Professor Todd May of Clemson University, who also served as an advisor on The Good Place, enrich the book with profound insights and expertise. Together, Schur and May offer a brilliant, clever, and thoroughly entertaining exploration of one of the most crucial topics in the world today.
'An absolute breeze to read; funny and enlightening and revealing' – Guardian
'Enormously enjoyable, useful and readable' – The Times
How to Be Perfect is a must-read for anyone looking to navigate the complex waters of moral decisions with a clearer conscience and a lighter heart. And remember, as Tahani Al-Jamil from The Good Place wisely noted, 'The problem is, if all you care about in the world is the velvet rope, you will always be unhappy, no matter which side you're on.'
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How to be Perfect by Mike Schur receives high praise for its humour and wisdom, blending ethical insights with everyday life lessons. Reviewers note its witty, warm, and accessible approach to morality, making it both entertaining and enlightening. Fans of The Good Place particularly enjoy how the book extends its delightful and thought-provoking exploration of ethics.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529421361
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 January 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Quercus Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 216g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Michael Schur is a television writer and producer who has worked on shows like The Office, Master of None, The Comeback, and Hacks, and created or co-created Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn 99, The Good Place, and Rutherford Falls. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Jennifer, and their two kids, William and Ivy.
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