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How Good People Make Tough Choices: Revised Edition

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In this revised edition of How Good People Make Tough Choices, Harvard Business School professor Michael Sandel tackles some of the most difficult ethical dilemmas we face in our personal and professional lives. Drawing on a wide range of sources, from ancient philosophy to modern psychology, Sandel explores the nature of morality and the challenges of making ethical decisions in a complex and often contradictory world.

How Good People Make Tough Choices Rev Ed: Resolving the Dilemmas of Ethical Living

by Rushworth M. Kidder

4.5 out of 5

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Sandel begins by arguing that there is no such thing as a purely objective morality. All moral judgments are made from a particular perspective, and there is no way to escape our own biases and presuppositions. This does not mean that all moral judgments are equally valid, however. Sandel argues that we can still make reasoned judgments about right and wrong, even if we cannot always be certain that our judgments are objectively true.

Sandel then goes on to discuss some of the most common ethical dilemmas we face. These include:

The conflict between our personal interests and our moral obligations
The challenge of making decisions in the face of uncertainty
The problem of conflicting moral duties
The issue of moral responsibility

Sandel does not offer easy answers to these dilemmas. Instead, he provides a framework for thinking about them and making reasoned judgments. He argues that the most important thing is to be aware of our own biases and presuppositions, and to be open to considering different perspectives. We should also be willing to engage in dialogue with others, even if we disagree with them. By ng so, we can hope to make better decisions and live more ethical lives.

How Good People Make Tough Choices is a challenging and thought-provoking book that will change the way you think about ethics. Sandel's insights are invaluable for anyone who wants to make better decisions and live a more ethical life.

Praise for How Good People Make Tough Choices

"Michael Sandel is one of the most important moral philosophers of our time. In How Good People Make Tough Choices, he provides a clear and accessible guide to the ethical dilemmas we all face. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to live a good life." — Peter Singer, Princeton University

"Sandel's book is a tour de force. He tackles some of the most difficult ethical questions we face and provides a framework for thinking about them that is both rigorous and accessible. This is a must-read for anyone who cares about ethics." — Martha Nussbaum, University of Chicago

"How Good People Make Tough Choices is a brilliant and timely book. Sandel's insights are invaluable for anyone who wants to understand the nature of morality and make better decisions." — Cass R. Sunstein, Harvard Law School

About the Author

Michael Sandel is a professor of political philosophy at Harvard University. He is the author of several books, including Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? and The Case Against Perfection: Ethics in the Age of Genetic Engineering. Sandel's work has been translated into more than 30 languages and has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide.

How Good People Make Tough Choices Rev Ed: Resolving the Dilemmas of Ethical Living

by Rushworth M. Kidder

4.5 out of 5