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Introducing Ethics: A Graphic Guide
What is the place of individual choice and consequence in a post-Holocaust world of continuing genocidal ethnic cleansing? Is "identity" now a last-ditch cultural defence of ethnic nationalisms and competing fundamentalisms? In a climate of instant information, free markets and possible ecological disaster, how do we define "rights", self-interest and civic duties? What are the acceptable limits of scientific investigation and genetic engineering, the rights and wrongs of animal rights, euthanasia and civil disobedience?"Introducing Ethics" confronts these dilemmas, tracing the arguments of the great moral thinkers, including Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes and Kant, and brings us up to date with postmodern critics.
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First published February 10, 1993
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April 16, 2020
This one is definitely better written introductions to ethics.
February 16, 2018
Etik değerleriniz mutlaka vardır. Hepimizin iyi kötü var. Hadi kendimize şu soruları soruları soralım ve bu kitap okumaya değer mi karar verelim: Her koşulda yanlış olan etik değerler var mıdır (örneğin çocuklara işkence yapmak gibi)? Varsa bunlar nelerdir? Onları kim belirler? Mutlak ahlak var mı, yoksa ahlak tamamen rölatif mi? Her toplumun üzerinde anlaştığı ahlaki doğrular, yasalardan farklı olabilir mi? Yasalar faydacı esasa göre mi (toplumdaki maksimum insana maksimum mutluluk vermek; Bentham, Mill) yoksa aklın yönlendirişine göre mi (Kant) konulmalı? İnsanlar özünde bencil ve egoist midir yoksa cömert ve nazik mi; insan doğası diye birşey var mı? Peki, bazı insanlar ahlaki vasıflara uygunluk konusunda diğerlerinden daha mı başarılıdır, yoksa hepimiz genetik olarak aynı uygunluk kapasitesine sahip miyiz; ahlaklı olmak elimizde mi? Genlerimiz ne ölçüde rol oynuyor? Genlere müdahale ederek daha uygar bir toplum olmalı mıyız? Ötenazi, hayvan hakları, kürtaj ve bunun gibi daha birçok soru var cevaplanmayı bekleyen! Siz iyisi mi bu kitaba bir göz atın ;-)
October 9, 2025
más divertido que cualquier intro que te haga el pesado de Fernando Savater
November 27, 2020
مزیّتِ مجموعه کتاب های قدمِ اول در این است که هرچند نه بصورتِ کامل و گسترده ولی خیلی ساده و روان یک موضوع را برای خواننده بیان میکنند و مخاطب را با مطالبِ سنگین فراری نمیدهند.
March 30, 2013
The book is largely a historical survey of the Western ethical tradition, but it ends on a discussion of particular ethical issues (the environment, the treatment of animals, and euthanasia). I like the whimsical graphics featured in this series, and the explanations are generally quite clear. However, I found that Robinson's opinion of particular thinkers bled through at times (e.g., he uses the word "dull" in reference to Aristotle's ideas more than once).
My more serious objection is to the book's Eurocentrism. In the entire book, the only reference to a non-Western ethical perspective is a brief mention of Buddhism on page 141. I would like to see an update of the book to represent ethical traditions from other parts of the world.
My more serious objection is to the book's Eurocentrism. In the entire book, the only reference to a non-Western ethical perspective is a brief mention of Buddhism on page 141. I would like to see an update of the book to represent ethical traditions from other parts of the world.
January 31, 2017
Es tut immer wieder gut, gewisse Themen im Kopf aufzufrischen. Gerade im Bereich der Philosophie hat mein Gehirn die Angewohnheit, gelesenes nach gewisser Zeit wieder zu vergessen (eigentlich in allen komplexen Gebieten). Somit mag ich auch Bücher, die Themen als Übersicht behandeln und mich somit wieder zu einer tieferen Auseinandersetzung führen.
"Ethik: Ein Sachcomic" will auch gar nicht mehr, als auf einfache Art alle bisherigen Entwicklungen in diesem Gebiet zusammen zu fassen. Begleitet werden die kurzen Texte durch amüsante Zeichnungen und Collagen, die leider nicht immer qualitativ überzeugen. Das gesamte Layout des Büchleins wirkt etwas unsauber und zu schnell hingeknallt. Schade, dies schmälerte meinen Genuss doch - vor allem, weil die meisten Bilder eigentlich unnötig waren.
Trotzdem, als erster Einblick in das komplexe Thema Ethik eignet sich das Buch auf jeden Fall, wirklich neues erfährt man aber nicht. Und sehr merkwürdig: Auf keiner Seite wurde Peter Singer erwähnt?
"Ethik: Ein Sachcomic" will auch gar nicht mehr, als auf einfache Art alle bisherigen Entwicklungen in diesem Gebiet zusammen zu fassen. Begleitet werden die kurzen Texte durch amüsante Zeichnungen und Collagen, die leider nicht immer qualitativ überzeugen. Das gesamte Layout des Büchleins wirkt etwas unsauber und zu schnell hingeknallt. Schade, dies schmälerte meinen Genuss doch - vor allem, weil die meisten Bilder eigentlich unnötig waren.
Trotzdem, als erster Einblick in das komplexe Thema Ethik eignet sich das Buch auf jeden Fall, wirklich neues erfährt man aber nicht. Und sehr merkwürdig: Auf keiner Seite wurde Peter Singer erwähnt?
July 9, 2025
A very refreshing book. As someone who struggles to stay focused when reading this book did an amazing job of keeping the information short and sweet. They made it easy to understand the concepts being discussed and often added in some jokes. One of my favourites was the euthanasia section at the end. I could clearly tell the authors views on this topic as they joked about not being able to euthanise patients due to the impact it would have on the medical field, how it would impact research into pain relief and diseases and also the slippery slope it would create. I particularly like the fact that it had graphics to go with it as it did make it more engaging and interesting. Can’t wait to read some more books from this series.
March 11, 2018
Tam bir el altı kitabı, araştırmalarda vb. kullanmak için.
September 19, 2023
The book explores ethics just enough for anyone to understand easily. Exactly what I wanted.
March 11, 2023
نمیدانم به خاطر پراکندگی مطالب بود
یا ذهن من عادت به چنین نگارشهایی نداشت
یا از ترجمه بود
هر چه که بود به هر حال
علی رغم مصور بودن کتاب
و سبک نگارش سادهی آن
و خلاصه و کمحجم بودنش
نتوانستم ارتباط خوبی با کتاب برقرار کنم
و مطلب خاصی از آن یاد بگیرم
انتظار داشتم انواع تعاریف از اخلاق در یک سیر تاریخی ارائه شود
کتاب بر اساس سیر تاربخی پیش میرفت اما
تا پایان کتاب تعریفی از اخلاق از دید افراد مختلف داده نمیشد
فقط نظرات آنها که معمولاً زیر سوالبرنده و در تضاد با نظرات دیگران بود مطرح میشد
آخر نفهمیدم کی چه میگوید و چگونه میتوانم آنها را با هم مقایسه کنم.
شاید هم مشکل از من باشد
یا ذهن من عادت به چنین نگارشهایی نداشت
یا از ترجمه بود
هر چه که بود به هر حال
علی رغم مصور بودن کتاب
و سبک نگارش سادهی آن
و خلاصه و کمحجم بودنش
نتوانستم ارتباط خوبی با کتاب برقرار کنم
و مطلب خاصی از آن یاد بگیرم
انتظار داشتم انواع تعاریف از اخلاق در یک سیر تاریخی ارائه شود
کتاب بر اساس سیر تاربخی پیش میرفت اما
تا پایان کتاب تعریفی از اخلاق از دید افراد مختلف داده نمیشد
فقط نظرات آنها که معمولاً زیر سوالبرنده و در تضاد با نظرات دیگران بود مطرح میشد
آخر نفهمیدم کی چه میگوید و چگونه میتوانم آنها را با هم مقایسه کنم.
شاید هم مشکل از من باشد
August 6, 2011
I like this book for what it does, but have problems with the issues it skips.
WHAT IT DOES: Covers the history of ethical philosophy from Plato to post-modernism concisely and informatively. States the different ethical schools clearly. Demonstrates the strengths and problems with each. Shows that all ethical systems break down when examined, except possibly post-modernism. (Give that time guys, p-m is too new to be demolished by the next generation of philosophers yet.) Gives a devastating post-modernist critique of modern society and its ethical failures. Looks briefly at Feminist ethics, animal ethics, and euthanasia.
WHAT IT FAILS TO DO: Since situational ethics is so commonly used in Western society, it is disappointing that the book barely mentions them, and does not devote a section to them. Some major ethical problems are not covered in sufficient depth, such as just wars, lying, betrayal, seeking power, and a few others. The book was written pre-9/11, an incident that pushed the reactionary laws and ethics of fundamentalist groups forward in our minds. The book does touch nicely on the dogmatic ethics of the religious, but needs more of this in the post-9/11 world.
On balance, the book does what it chooses to do very well, but it needed to choose to do more to be a really great book. There is a brief Shakespeare quotation on page 46.
WHAT IT DOES: Covers the history of ethical philosophy from Plato to post-modernism concisely and informatively. States the different ethical schools clearly. Demonstrates the strengths and problems with each. Shows that all ethical systems break down when examined, except possibly post-modernism. (Give that time guys, p-m is too new to be demolished by the next generation of philosophers yet.) Gives a devastating post-modernist critique of modern society and its ethical failures. Looks briefly at Feminist ethics, animal ethics, and euthanasia.
WHAT IT FAILS TO DO: Since situational ethics is so commonly used in Western society, it is disappointing that the book barely mentions them, and does not devote a section to them. Some major ethical problems are not covered in sufficient depth, such as just wars, lying, betrayal, seeking power, and a few others. The book was written pre-9/11, an incident that pushed the reactionary laws and ethics of fundamentalist groups forward in our minds. The book does touch nicely on the dogmatic ethics of the religious, but needs more of this in the post-9/11 world.
On balance, the book does what it chooses to do very well, but it needed to choose to do more to be a really great book. There is a brief Shakespeare quotation on page 46.
August 31, 2013
It's just an overview, I started to enjoy it but it was a little too brief. I wanted more detail but great overview
August 16, 2020
Great book !
I really enjoyed reading this book. It gave me a lot to think about. Looking forward to reading more about ethics.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It gave me a lot to think about. Looking forward to reading more about ethics.
January 1, 2021
Last half of the book was far better-- actual ethical situations were discussed. First half mainly focused on the history of ethics.
January 31, 2021
Better than what i expect.
June 16, 2021
Short and sweet und überaus anregend, sich eigene Gedanken zu machen.
January 14, 2022
very good and interesting. I liked it
May 31, 2024
Chris Garratt's "Introducing Ethics: A Graphic Guide" presents a compelling and accessible journey into the complex realm of ethical theory and philosophy through the innovative medium of graphics and concise explanations. Aimed at both newcomers to philosophy and seasoned thinkers, Garratt's work succeeds in making ethical theories comprehensible without sacrificing depth.
The book's strength lies in its visual narrative, employing a blend of illustrations, diagrams, and text to elucidate key concepts. This approach not only engages the reader but also aids in the understanding of abstract philosophical ideas. Garratt masterfully integrates historical contexts, major philosophical debates, and contemporary issues into a cohesive narrative, ensuring that readers grasp the relevance of ethical theories in everyday life.
One of the standout features of the book is its balance between breadth and depth. Garratt covers a wide range of ethical theories—from utilitarianism to deontology, virtue ethics to existentialism—providing enough detail to stimulate thought while avoiding overwhelming technical jargon. Each theory is accompanied by clear examples and scenarios that help readers apply these concepts to real-world dilemmas, encouraging critical reflection.
Moreover, "Introducing Ethics" excels in its treatment of ethical controversies and the evolving nature of moral discourse. Garratt addresses contentious issues such as cultural relativism, animal rights, and environmental ethics with sensitivity, presenting various perspectives and inviting readers to form their own conclusions. This inclusive approach fosters intellectual curiosity and encourages readers to engage actively with ethical questions rather than passively consuming information.
In terms of structure, the book is well-organized into thematic chapters that build upon each other logically. Starting with foundational concepts and gradually progressing to more nuanced discussions, Garratt ensures that readers develop a solid understanding of ethical frameworks before delving into complex moral dilemmas. Each chapter concludes with a summary and suggestions for further reading, making the book a valuable resource for both individual study and classroom use.
Critically, while the graphic format enhances accessibility, some readers may find the simplistic illustrations occasionally inadequate for conveying the full complexity of certain philosophical arguments. Additionally, the brevity necessitated by the graphic guide format may leave readers craving more detailed analysis of specific theories or contemporary ethical challenges.
Overall, Chris Garratt's "Introducing Ethics: A Graphic Guide" is a commendable introduction to the field of ethics, offering a refreshing blend of visual storytelling and intellectual rigor. By demystifying philosophical concepts and fostering critical thinking, Garratt empowers readers to navigate the complexities of morality with clarity and confidence. This book is a valuable addition to the literature on ethics, appealing to anyone curious about the fundamental principles that shape human behavior and societal norms.
Rating: 4/5
This rating reflects the book's effectiveness in making ethics accessible through innovative presentation while acknowledging minor limitations in depth and illustration complexity.
The book's strength lies in its visual narrative, employing a blend of illustrations, diagrams, and text to elucidate key concepts. This approach not only engages the reader but also aids in the understanding of abstract philosophical ideas. Garratt masterfully integrates historical contexts, major philosophical debates, and contemporary issues into a cohesive narrative, ensuring that readers grasp the relevance of ethical theories in everyday life.
One of the standout features of the book is its balance between breadth and depth. Garratt covers a wide range of ethical theories—from utilitarianism to deontology, virtue ethics to existentialism—providing enough detail to stimulate thought while avoiding overwhelming technical jargon. Each theory is accompanied by clear examples and scenarios that help readers apply these concepts to real-world dilemmas, encouraging critical reflection.
Moreover, "Introducing Ethics" excels in its treatment of ethical controversies and the evolving nature of moral discourse. Garratt addresses contentious issues such as cultural relativism, animal rights, and environmental ethics with sensitivity, presenting various perspectives and inviting readers to form their own conclusions. This inclusive approach fosters intellectual curiosity and encourages readers to engage actively with ethical questions rather than passively consuming information.
In terms of structure, the book is well-organized into thematic chapters that build upon each other logically. Starting with foundational concepts and gradually progressing to more nuanced discussions, Garratt ensures that readers develop a solid understanding of ethical frameworks before delving into complex moral dilemmas. Each chapter concludes with a summary and suggestions for further reading, making the book a valuable resource for both individual study and classroom use.
Critically, while the graphic format enhances accessibility, some readers may find the simplistic illustrations occasionally inadequate for conveying the full complexity of certain philosophical arguments. Additionally, the brevity necessitated by the graphic guide format may leave readers craving more detailed analysis of specific theories or contemporary ethical challenges.
Overall, Chris Garratt's "Introducing Ethics: A Graphic Guide" is a commendable introduction to the field of ethics, offering a refreshing blend of visual storytelling and intellectual rigor. By demystifying philosophical concepts and fostering critical thinking, Garratt empowers readers to navigate the complexities of morality with clarity and confidence. This book is a valuable addition to the literature on ethics, appealing to anyone curious about the fundamental principles that shape human behavior and societal norms.
Rating: 4/5
This rating reflects the book's effectiveness in making ethics accessible through innovative presentation while acknowledging minor limitations in depth and illustration complexity.
March 18, 2021
This is one title in the “A Graphic Guide” series of books, many of which (including this one) are available on Amazon Prime. The books in the series explain fundamentals for a wide range of academic subjects, using simple descriptions supported by graphics. This particular book examines the philosophy of ethics and morality.
The book consists of a large number (almost 130) short topical sections, each with supporting graphics. Each section is just a page or two in length. The book has a chronological flow, moving from Socrates through the Postmodern philosophers. The nature of the topics varies, sometimes it is the view of a particular philosopher or school of philosophy, sometimes it’s a fundamental question or point of contention, and sometimes it’s a specific ethical issue. The last twenty-ish statements elaborate on two specific cases that the book addresses in detail: animal rights and euthanasia.
I felt the author did a good job of laying out a number of fault lines, controversies at the heart of differing views of ethics. The controversy that gets the most attention is that between absolutists and relativists. (Absolutists claim there are a set of core moral rules that are universally applicable, while relativists say one can’t make such rules because the morality of every action is relative, be it: situationally, culturally, or individually. An extreme view from either perspective is inconsistent with what one tends to sees in the real world.) A second point of contention regards whether ethical constraints are determined at the individual level or the societal / tribal / group level? A third controversy consists of a subjectivity versus objectivity divide – i.e. is morality just about what feels right or is there an objective way of defining moral knowledge? A significant portion of the book deals with the rivalries about these points, and – to a lesser degree – others (e.g. is biology the root of ethics or is it a domain devoid of ethics?)
There are cartoon drawings with most of the sections that illustrate key points, and / or depict interactions between rival philosophers. There is a “further reading” section in the back that suggests books to expand one’s grasp of the subject beyond the bare fundamentals that are addressed in this book.
I thought this book did a good job of laying out the issues. The cases (animal rights and euthanasia) helped show how different schools of thought apply their ideas to specific questions. I particularly enjoyed how the book clarified the subject through discussion of key questions of contention. If you have Amazon Prime, it’s definitely worth checking this one out. If not, you may want to see how it compares to the “A Very Short Introduction” guide for Oxford University Press, which is a similar series that explains the basics of a subject in a concise fashion.
The book consists of a large number (almost 130) short topical sections, each with supporting graphics. Each section is just a page or two in length. The book has a chronological flow, moving from Socrates through the Postmodern philosophers. The nature of the topics varies, sometimes it is the view of a particular philosopher or school of philosophy, sometimes it’s a fundamental question or point of contention, and sometimes it’s a specific ethical issue. The last twenty-ish statements elaborate on two specific cases that the book addresses in detail: animal rights and euthanasia.
I felt the author did a good job of laying out a number of fault lines, controversies at the heart of differing views of ethics. The controversy that gets the most attention is that between absolutists and relativists. (Absolutists claim there are a set of core moral rules that are universally applicable, while relativists say one can’t make such rules because the morality of every action is relative, be it: situationally, culturally, or individually. An extreme view from either perspective is inconsistent with what one tends to sees in the real world.) A second point of contention regards whether ethical constraints are determined at the individual level or the societal / tribal / group level? A third controversy consists of a subjectivity versus objectivity divide – i.e. is morality just about what feels right or is there an objective way of defining moral knowledge? A significant portion of the book deals with the rivalries about these points, and – to a lesser degree – others (e.g. is biology the root of ethics or is it a domain devoid of ethics?)
There are cartoon drawings with most of the sections that illustrate key points, and / or depict interactions between rival philosophers. There is a “further reading” section in the back that suggests books to expand one’s grasp of the subject beyond the bare fundamentals that are addressed in this book.
I thought this book did a good job of laying out the issues. The cases (animal rights and euthanasia) helped show how different schools of thought apply their ideas to specific questions. I particularly enjoyed how the book clarified the subject through discussion of key questions of contention. If you have Amazon Prime, it’s definitely worth checking this one out. If not, you may want to see how it compares to the “A Very Short Introduction” guide for Oxford University Press, which is a similar series that explains the basics of a subject in a concise fashion.
October 11, 2022
Một quyển sách cơ bản về Đạo đức học, vô cùng dễ hiểu và lôi cuốn để đi tìm câu trả lời từ hơn 2000 năm qua: Rốt cuộc, bản chất con người mang tính Thiện hay Ác? Và xã hội hay tập thể có vai trò gì để “mài giũa” hay quản lý những bản chất ấy? Tại sao giết người là sai trái, nhưng nó có thật sự sai trái không, và tuỳ vào góc độ nào?
Chủ đề Đạo đức học thường bị mặc định là khô khan và giáo điều, nhưng nó là khái niệm chạm đến bản chất của đời sống con người nhất, và cũng khó đưa ra những câu trả lời thoả đáng nhất. Làm sao ta biết một hành động là đúng hay sai đối với số đông?
Và quyển sách nhỏ này đã dẫn dắt độc giả đi từ thời Hy Lạp cổ đại vừa vô thần vừa đầy huyền thoại thần thánh đến thời La Mã, rồi đi qua gần nghìn năm thời Trung cổ với thánh thần, đến thời Phục hưng nhân bản, thời kỳ Ánh sáng, rồi trải qua những khủng hoảng của 2 cuộc Thế chiến, rơi vào trạng thái khủng hoảng mọi khái niệm đạo đức… và đến ngày nay với những thách thức mới về quyền con người nhất là phụ nữ, quyền động vật, quyền thiên nhiên, quyền được chết,… vẫn còn là những tranh cãi dường như bất tận.
Tranh minh hoạ dễ thương và hài hước, cách giải thích dễ hiểu và cô đọng cho những khái niệm cơ bản (nhưng vẫn cần đọc đi đọc lại để hiểu hơn), thông tin và bố cục mạch lạc, gợi mở tính tò mò muốn biết nhiều hơn.
Chỉ tiếc là vẫn hơi sơ lược ở vài triết gia, có khi chưa đầy đủ hết những người tiêu biểu (nhưng đây cũng là chi tiết mang tính chủ quan, có lẽ mỗi độc giả đều thấy thiếu những triết gia mà mình biết), và phần hiện đại không đề cập đến góc nhìn của Đạo đức học với trí tuệ nhân tạo và sinh sản vô tính.
Nhưng sau hết, đây là một quyển sách vô cùng thú vị và hữu ích cho những ai quan tâm lĩnh vực tư tưởng và cuộc sống.
Chủ đề Đạo đức học thường bị mặc định là khô khan và giáo điều, nhưng nó là khái niệm chạm đến bản chất của đời sống con người nhất, và cũng khó đưa ra những câu trả lời thoả đáng nhất. Làm sao ta biết một hành động là đúng hay sai đối với số đông?
Và quyển sách nhỏ này đã dẫn dắt độc giả đi từ thời Hy Lạp cổ đại vừa vô thần vừa đầy huyền thoại thần thánh đến thời La Mã, rồi đi qua gần nghìn năm thời Trung cổ với thánh thần, đến thời Phục hưng nhân bản, thời kỳ Ánh sáng, rồi trải qua những khủng hoảng của 2 cuộc Thế chiến, rơi vào trạng thái khủng hoảng mọi khái niệm đạo đức… và đến ngày nay với những thách thức mới về quyền con người nhất là phụ nữ, quyền động vật, quyền thiên nhiên, quyền được chết,… vẫn còn là những tranh cãi dường như bất tận.
Tranh minh hoạ dễ thương và hài hước, cách giải thích dễ hiểu và cô đọng cho những khái niệm cơ bản (nhưng vẫn cần đọc đi đọc lại để hiểu hơn), thông tin và bố cục mạch lạc, gợi mở tính tò mò muốn biết nhiều hơn.
Chỉ tiếc là vẫn hơi sơ lược ở vài triết gia, có khi chưa đầy đủ hết những người tiêu biểu (nhưng đây cũng là chi tiết mang tính chủ quan, có lẽ mỗi độc giả đều thấy thiếu những triết gia mà mình biết), và phần hiện đại không đề cập đến góc nhìn của Đạo đức học với trí tuệ nhân tạo và sinh sản vô tính.
Nhưng sau hết, đây là một quyển sách vô cùng thú vị và hữu ích cho những ai quan tâm lĩnh vực tư tưởng và cuộc sống.
July 19, 2023
يتناول الكتاب بعض المواضيع من ضمنها: آراء فلاسفة الأغريق والوجوديين والمعاصرين في الأخلاق.
تناول المذاهب الأخلاقية المتعددة:
كالفضيلة Virtue
والنفعية Utilitarianism
والواجب Deontology
تناول أيضًا مسألة الحيوان والأخلاق ، والقتل الرحيم، والكثير…
بعض ملاحظاتي:
“Rights talk” , the one demands for his rights, gets 'em.
Regarding the animal ethics, some people suggests experiencing on infants just like the animals in order to assure his seriousness of the experiment and to make sure he/she is not “species-ist” .
اختلاف الآراء حول طبيعة الحيوان :
The Uncertainty and Scepticism that POSTMODERNISIM left us, can seem kinda destructive but, i hope, it'd be a solid foundation for a more understanding and moral future. I mean, that quite certainty that politicians, religious and ethical people had costed us way tremendously enough.
تناول المذاهب الأخلاقية المتعددة:
كالفضيلة Virtue
والنفعية Utilitarianism
والواجب Deontology
تناول أيضًا مسألة الحيوان والأخلاق ، والقتل الرحيم، والكثير…
بعض ملاحظاتي:
Morality ,according to Kant, is not about doing what comes naturally, but resisting it.
“Rights talk” , the one demands for his rights, gets 'em.
Regarding the animal ethics, some people suggests experiencing on infants just like the animals in order to assure his seriousness of the experiment and to make sure he/she is not “species-ist” .
اختلاف الآراء حول طبيعة الحيوان :
The Uncertainty and Scepticism that POSTMODERNISIM left us, can seem kinda destructive but, i hope, it'd be a solid foundation for a more understanding and moral future. I mean, that quite certainty that politicians, religious and ethical people had costed us way tremendously enough.
January 28, 2021
A basic introduction to ethics. The illustrations are brilliant to sum up each chapter
It traces the emergence and need of ethics all the way from Aristotle to Sartre
Tries to come up with an explanation for " why we need ethics?"
You can trace the history of ideologies and social concerns of different cultures and societies in different era..
Gets really interesting once it delves into post mordenism, You can sense the major shift in thoughts from collectivism to individualism.
The conclusion leaves you with more questions than answers
Every book dealing with philosophy should do that!
I would have enjoyed this book more if there were more nuances and anecdotes along with illustrations, just the way Yuval Noah Hari makes his points in his books.
Felt bored while reading "Utilitarianism" section
It traces the emergence and need of ethics all the way from Aristotle to Sartre
Tries to come up with an explanation for " why we need ethics?"
You can trace the history of ideologies and social concerns of different cultures and societies in different era..
Gets really interesting once it delves into post mordenism, You can sense the major shift in thoughts from collectivism to individualism.
The conclusion leaves you with more questions than answers
Every book dealing with philosophy should do that!
I would have enjoyed this book more if there were more nuances and anecdotes along with illustrations, just the way Yuval Noah Hari makes his points in his books.
Felt bored while reading "Utilitarianism" section
July 17, 2017
Hmmm this was an interesting one.
I've always had a passion for ethics so I thought I'd try this. It was fun to read but maybe a little uneven.
Pros: the background into the philosophy of ethics was undoubtedly more interesting and certainly digestible than in a traditional book.
Some of the debates and the sections on euthanasia and animal rights were very engaging.
Cons: the pictures were sometimes helpful and sometimes just there.
Some of the explanations were vague and hard to follow.
Not sure why the author only picked two seemingly random topics to expand upon.
Author inserts himself in there a bit too much for a short little book. You needed point/counterpoint for sure but less 'this is the answer.'
Still overall for a <200 page comic with many drawings you'll definitely get more out of it than you'd think!
I've always had a passion for ethics so I thought I'd try this. It was fun to read but maybe a little uneven.
Pros: the background into the philosophy of ethics was undoubtedly more interesting and certainly digestible than in a traditional book.
Some of the debates and the sections on euthanasia and animal rights were very engaging.
Cons: the pictures were sometimes helpful and sometimes just there.
Some of the explanations were vague and hard to follow.
Not sure why the author only picked two seemingly random topics to expand upon.
Author inserts himself in there a bit too much for a short little book. You needed point/counterpoint for sure but less 'this is the answer.'
Still overall for a <200 page comic with many drawings you'll definitely get more out of it than you'd think!
May 8, 2018
An informative, non-intimidating read.
Filled with clear explanations and informative cartoons, the book is a welcoming introduction to the countless conversations in ethics. The pages are filled with generously sized cartoons of the theorists talking about their theories or arguing with each other's theories, so it is much more interesting to read and remember than a textbook, while still being very informative. Being an introductory book, it does mean the ideas of theorists are probably more complex than what has just been written. The book could also do to add the thoughts of non-Western thinkers. Still, I think I learnt a bit more about ethics, though from my first reading, the theory doesn't really help with solving ethical problems yet.
Filled with clear explanations and informative cartoons, the book is a welcoming introduction to the countless conversations in ethics. The pages are filled with generously sized cartoons of the theorists talking about their theories or arguing with each other's theories, so it is much more interesting to read and remember than a textbook, while still being very informative. Being an introductory book, it does mean the ideas of theorists are probably more complex than what has just been written. The book could also do to add the thoughts of non-Western thinkers. Still, I think I learnt a bit more about ethics, though from my first reading, the theory doesn't really help with solving ethical problems yet.
January 6, 2019
Once upon a time, i aske my father’s permission to choose philosophy as my undergraduate major so i could get into the very prestigious state university in my country. My father disagreed and said, you willget confused with philosophy, you will even asked the existence of god. I thought, hey isnt it normal to ask for god’s existence? but i decided not to choose philosophy.
Several years later, when i took my graduate degree, i bumped into several subjects that have the essence of philosophy. And i was lost.
Raise in a very relogious yet moderate family, i have my stance on the value of life, norma, moral and ethics. So i know what my stance are when i read this graphic guide. Yet i enjoy the book, especially the ancient part, the part when postmodernmism existed.
Several years later, when i took my graduate degree, i bumped into several subjects that have the essence of philosophy. And i was lost.
Raise in a very relogious yet moderate family, i have my stance on the value of life, norma, moral and ethics. So i know what my stance are when i read this graphic guide. Yet i enjoy the book, especially the ancient part, the part when postmodernmism existed.
August 21, 2019
Sách là tập hợp từ cổ chí kim những quan điểm triết học phương tây xung quanh vấn đề đạo đức - rộng nhưng không sâu, và khá là lộn xộn.
Cảm giác giống như một nồi lẩu thập cẩm, nhiều vị nhưng vị nào cũng ngang ngang và nhợt nhạt.
Tranh ảnh minh hoạ khá hài hước. Sách có thể dùng như một tập hợp gợi ý những câu hỏi về đạo đức, để mỗi ngày ta có thể nhặt ra một chủ điểm, nghiên cứu và thảo luận.
Thông điệp mà mình thích là "Hãy đặt câu hỏi về những đạo lý đã được người ta chấp thuận, và đừng bao giờ ngừng làm việc này".
Kết luận thú vị là "Tất cả chúng ta đều là sản phẩm của từng xã hội cụ thể. Ta không tự tạo ra bản thân mình được. Phần nhiều những gì ta xem là bản sắc và ý kiến cá nhân của mình đều đến từ cộng đồng nơi ta sống".
Cảm giác giống như một nồi lẩu thập cẩm, nhiều vị nhưng vị nào cũng ngang ngang và nhợt nhạt.
Tranh ảnh minh hoạ khá hài hước. Sách có thể dùng như một tập hợp gợi ý những câu hỏi về đạo đức, để mỗi ngày ta có thể nhặt ra một chủ điểm, nghiên cứu và thảo luận.
Thông điệp mà mình thích là "Hãy đặt câu hỏi về những đạo lý đã được người ta chấp thuận, và đừng bao giờ ngừng làm việc này".
Kết luận thú vị là "Tất cả chúng ta đều là sản phẩm của từng xã hội cụ thể. Ta không tự tạo ra bản thân mình được. Phần nhiều những gì ta xem là bản sắc và ý kiến cá nhân của mình đều đến từ cộng đồng nơi ta sống".
January 22, 2022
This book is expired. I generally enjoy this series and have a small collection. They definitely help a casual reader or student grasp the big picture of sprawling complex topics, and with humor and neat stories. But this one reads like the authors had teenaged versions of themselves as the intended audience. A book for British boys scratching their heads in Philosophy 101. Women don't exist until page 124 or so. Published in the mid-90s, we've navigated more ethical terrain such that this book is quaint at best. It matters in this book given nearly half is focused on the question of ethics in the 20th century. It should be rewritten to improve its central framework, and perhaps then it could be re-shelved. Until then, don't bother.
August 20, 2018
Ready to challenge your personal views?
It deserves a four star rating due to the excellent examples used throughout this book and the wife ranging coverage of this field. It is a perceptive introduction to this area of philosophical thought.
This book is a bit dated, and could use some revisions. Nonetheless, the examples used are spot on. The graphic "bubbles" are much more to the point in this case than in other books in this series.
One area in need of updating is the "For Further Reading" section. Most all the books are very good recommendations , but are way out of date by decades. This is still a good introduction.
It deserves a four star rating due to the excellent examples used throughout this book and the wife ranging coverage of this field. It is a perceptive introduction to this area of philosophical thought.
This book is a bit dated, and could use some revisions. Nonetheless, the examples used are spot on. The graphic "bubbles" are much more to the point in this case than in other books in this series.
One area in need of updating is the "For Further Reading" section. Most all the books are very good recommendations , but are way out of date by decades. This is still a good introduction.
September 4, 2019
This one was very good!
The main thing it helped with was connecting the dots. A majority of the book covers the historical evolution of philosophical thought on morals, but it does so, touching on all the important questions. In the end it briefly covers moral questions of two specific examples: animal cruelty and euthanasia.
One if my favorite aspects of this book versus any other in the series was that it has a few pages of summary and recap in the end, although I do not like the sweeping generalizations of postmodern thought that it contains. His takeaway, however, is an interesting one!
The main thing it helped with was connecting the dots. A majority of the book covers the historical evolution of philosophical thought on morals, but it does so, touching on all the important questions. In the end it briefly covers moral questions of two specific examples: animal cruelty and euthanasia.
One if my favorite aspects of this book versus any other in the series was that it has a few pages of summary and recap in the end, although I do not like the sweeping generalizations of postmodern thought that it contains. His takeaway, however, is an interesting one!
August 18, 2020
This is actually bettered titled 'Introducing the history of Ethics', rather than introducing how to think ethically per se which I guess I expected and really wanted. Like all the Introducing in the Ikon books series these are really good, but I am still frustrated they are not properly referenced. You often don't know if the author is speaking or the philosopher/psychologist etc. being discussed. This is the same throughout the series. So when you get to something good you never truly sure of who is the source.
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