How to Be Perfect

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SKU: 9781982159320
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The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question

By Michael Schur

Summary

How to Be Perfect by Michael Schur, creator of The Good Place, offers a witty and insightful guide to living ethically. Drawing from 2,400 years of philosophical thought, it explores concepts like deontology, utilitarianism, and existentialism to help readers navigate complex moral questions with humour and clarity. From simple dilemmas to profound ethical challenges, the book encourages reflection on what it truly means to be good.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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How to Be Perfect

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This book is ideal for readers interested in philosophy, ethics, and humour, as well as fans of The Good Place looking for an engaging and accessible exploration of morality.

Description

From the creator of The Good Place and the cocreator of Parks and Recreation, a hilarious, thought-provoking guide to living an ethical life, drawing on 2,400 years of deep thinking from around the world.

Most people think of themselves as "good," but it's not always easy to determine what's "good" or "bad"—especially in a world filled with complicated choices and pitfalls and booby traps and bad advice. Fortunately, many smart philosophers have been pondering this conundrum for millennia, and they have guidance for us. With bright wit and deep insight, How to Be Perfect explains concepts like deontology, utilitarianism, existentialism, ubuntu, and more so we can sound cool at parties and become better people.

Schur starts off with easy ethical questions like "Should I punch my friend in the face for no reason?" (No.) and works his way up to the most complex moral issues we all face. Such as: Can I still enjoy great art if it was created by terrible people? How much money should I give to charity? Why bother being good at all when there are no consequences for being bad? And much more. By the time the book is done, we'll know exactly how to act in every conceivable situation, so as to produce a verifiably maximal amount of moral good. We will be perfect, and all our friends will be jealous. OK, not quite. Instead, we'll gain fresh, funny, inspiring wisdom on the toughest issues we face every day.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781982159320

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 April 2023

Imprint: Simon & Schuster

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 304

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Education & Reference Fiction Humour Michael Schur Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

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 cocreated 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.