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Ethics: A Very Short Introduction Paperback – 1 May 2003

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Our self-image as moral, well-behaved creatures is dogged by scepticism, relativism, hypocrisy, and nihilism, by the fear that in a Godless world science has unmasked us as creatures fated by our genes to be selfish and tribalistic, or competitive and aggressive. In this ‘sparklingly clear' introduction to ethics Simon Blackburn tackles the major moral questions surrounding birth, death, happiness, desire and freedom, showing us how we should think about the meaning of life, and how we should mistrust the soundbite-sized absolutes that often dominate moral debates.

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0192804421
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978-0192804426
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1st
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Oxford University Press UK
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1 May 2003
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English
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17.27 x 1.02 x 10.92 cm
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`Review from previous edition Simon Blackburn's short book takes the big moral questions head on and does so brilliantly. . . a witty, vivid writer with an enviable popular touch . . . this is a wonderfully enlightening book.' Ben Rogers, Sunday Telegraph, `full of good sense' Sunday Times `But for anyone wondering how big questions have bothered us over the years, this witty, rigorous book fills in the gaps.' PLAY, The Times `always lively and never simplistic' Waterstone's Quarterly January 2002 `Good clearheaded stuff' Ted Honderich, The Times `enjoyable and extremely readable . . . Blackburn . . . is breezy, helpful, reassuring' The Philosopher's Magazine `sparklingly clear' Guardian `a first rate and accessible guide which tackles the huge, perpetual questions' Nottingham Evaning Post

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`Review from previous edition Simon Blackburn's short book takes the big moral questions head on and does so brilliantly. . . a witty, vivid writer with an enviable popular touch . . . this is a wonderfully enlightening book.' Ben Rogers, Sunday Telegraph, `full of good sense' Sunday Times `But for anyone wondering how big questions have bothered us over the years, this witty, rigorous book fills in the gaps.' PLAY, The Times `always lively and never simplistic' Waterstone's Quarterly January 2002 `Good clearheaded stuff' Ted Honderich, The Times `enjoyable and extremely readable . . . Blackburn . . . is breezy, helpful, reassuring' The Philosopher's Magazine `sparklingly clear' Guardian `a first rate and accessible guide which tackles the huge, perpetual questions' Nottingham Evaning Post

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press UK; 1st edition (1 May 2003)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 152 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0192804421
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0192804426
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.27 x 1.02 x 10.92 cm

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Simon Blackburn is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. He was Edna J. Doury Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina, and from 1969 to 1990 was a Fellow and Tutor at Pembroke College, Oxford. He is the author of The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy and the best-selling Think and Being Good, among other books.

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Correna Slavin

Great read

Reviewed in Canada on 7 November 2019

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This will not teach all you should know about ethics, but it covers important ideas an ethical-minded laymen should think about.

JustACustomer

An Easy Read.

Reviewed in the United States on 2 February 2018

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I enjoyed each section, it was impartial at some sections and others 'not-so-much'. It didn't bother me much, but gave me something to think about.

A bit of an extension of the last comments, but it has helped me appreciate ethics more so than other introductions. The further reading is amazing.

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subhankar prabhakar

I don't find it very useful for the exam

Reviewed in India on 21 November 2017

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I bought this book for UPSC GS Paper 4 preparation. Although, I don't find it very useful (or a must read) for the exam, I assure you that reading it will give you immense pleasure. It took hardly 9-10 hours to read 116 pages book in one go.Language is lucid, simple & attractive. The author has discussed the moral thinkers from Ancient Greek to John Rawl. The author will take you to the journey of philosophy of morality which will surely enlighten you.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2016

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thank you

Spanner Peter

Von Gott ist tod bis gutes Leben

Reviewed in Germany on 2 June 2013

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Es ist für mich wie ein Evangelium, eine Frohbotschaft, die mich positiv stimmt. Es ist wirklich eine Erlösung.
Viele Fragen, die mir bisher nicht erschließbar waren, wurden mir klar und durchscheinend. Es ist ein intellektueller Zugang, der die alltägliche sowie die persönliche und soziale Situation einbettet.
Die Bedrohungen der Ethik (Egoismus und Evolutionstheorie usw), die wichtigen Punkte wie Geburt und Tod sowie über Vergnügen und Lebensglück , Versprechen, Vertrauen, Zusammenarbeit und Zusammenleben, politische Gesichtspunkte, Grundlagen und Begründungen. werde ich noch oft lesen, durchdenken müssen
Viel Glück und Gottes Segen, wie es euch beliebt.

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