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Today we’re gonna showcase a set of books that talk about a highly covered topic nowadays
with the emergence of A.I. and all kinds of political and social issues around the world, morality.
Morality represents a set of principles that draws a line between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.
One thing to mention here is that morality is different than ethics.
Although they are sometimes used interchangeably, ethics refers to a set of rules provided by an external source like an ethics committee,
while morality refers to an individual's own principles regarding right and wrong.
Even though we are lifelong learners there are massive benefits that a book as such can provide and can even change your world view.
Stranger things have happened in the past.
With that said let’s dive in and see the best books on morality.
The author here explores in his book the origins of our modern-day tendencies to be divided by everything,
from politics to religion, to food preferences, along with many other things, and points the way ahead for mutual understanding.
The righteous mind takes you on a journey of moralistic self-discovery,
drawing heavily on personal experiences and showing how assumptions could be challenged and taken down.
In his less obvious ways, Haidt reveals to you the key elements to understanding why human cooperation is so incredibly important,
along with the curse of being eternally divided and in conflict.
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Here’s a book that provides a stimulating discussion of the fundamental concepts we use daily when debate,
either with ourselves or with others about the moral aspects of our actions.
Written in a simple, yet scintillating manner Spaemann’s basic moral concepts is an ideal introductory read on morality
for students of moral philosophy, ethics and law.
This will introduce you to most major moral concepts and theories through persuasive explanations and captivating, thought-provoking discussions.
The author illustrates each concept and theory so you can better understand what is it about along with its importance.
Key issues such as abortion, racial discrimination, euthanasia, treatment of animals, and nuclear weapons are discussed in detail.
As a child psychiatrist, Robert Coles has dedicated much of his life to teaching and writing about the moral life.
In his wonderful book, the intelligence of children, Coles reveals the ways in which children become moral or not so moral adults.
The foundation of his book is based on many case studies, talks with parents and visits to nurseries and classrooms,
along with thousands of interviews with children.
This book can and should be used by parents, teachers along with other authoritative figures to guide children in developing as moral adults.
In his highly controversial book, Sam Harris sparks a debate about whether there’s a link between morality and the rest of human knowledge.
He argues that science can do more than just analyze and tell us who we are, science can also tell us how we ought to be.
Harris also takes a shot at religion talking about it’s been encroaching into the sphere of human values since the very beginning
and how its intrusions can now be repelled.
Sam Harris brings us a totally profound book about the future of science and how it relates to the basis of human cooperation.
Here’s a book that when it first came out, in 1981, ignited a fervent critique of contemporary moral philosophy.
In this classic book, MacIntyre analyzes the historical and conceptual starting points of the idea of virtue,
diagnoses the reasons for its absence in personal and public life and presents a proposal for its recovery.
While the author admits that his idea of human beings having either a virtuous or a vicious nature
- needed not only a metaphysical but a biological corroboration -
he ultimately remains convinced that we can only understand both the genesis and the predicament of moral modernity,
from a totally different perspective than our own.
As a pivotal icon in modern philosophy, Martha Nussbaum brings together, in this book,
all of her published papers on the relationship between literature and moral philosophy, which were inaccessible to the mass population prior to this.
The author investigates a type of understanding which involves emotional as well as intellectual activity
which offers a specific priority to the perception of particular people and circumstances, rather than to abstract rules.
Many centuries ago, one roman emperor wrote a series of rules by which he lived his life by, which were never meant to be seen by others, let alone published.
Ever since his writings have been brought together to form this book they’ve been a source of strength and inspiration for warriors,
leaders, entrepreneurs and many other people.
Marcus’ insights and advice on every aspect of life is a must-read for anyone who deals with the demands of leadership or integrity and spiritual wellbeing.
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As one of the most influential figures in this field
Kant wrote this book with the intention of laying the foundation of morality and showing that it applies to all of us.
He provides solid arguments that the essence of an action, whether good or bad
is determined by the character of the principle that a person chooses to act upon.
Also, Kant states in a rather, adamant manner that being a moral person requires for you to tell the truth even in the face of disastrous consequences.
This book relays Brooks’ beliefs of what builds a solid character.
He says that the legacy left behind by one person will be remembered and celebrated not for what they have accomplished, more so for their character.
David Brooks explores how the world’s greatest thinkers and inspiring leaders, have built strong, unshakeable inner character,
through internal struggle and a sense of their own human limitations.
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Here’s an incredibly compelling story that revolves around a poor black girl from rural america whose cells were taken without her knowledge,
becoming one of the most important tools in medical history.
The cells were key for developing gene mapping, polio vaccine, cloning technology and much more.
Even though her cells yielded billions and billions of dollars her family never saw a cent of that money.
This riveting bestseller tells a spectacular story about the collision between ethics, race and medicine,
of scientific discovery, and faith healing that will surely keep you in suspense with every page until the very end.
Written in a thoughtful, sophisticated manner, natural moralities suggests that there are multiple true moralities existing across various traditions and cultures,
all with one key human questions as to how we can all live together.
This natural morality describes a type of moral values that are based on how humans have evolved,
rather than a morality acquired from societal norms or religious teachings.
In his book, Lewis Vaughn explores the moral, medical, social, philosophical and legal aspects of essential bioethical issues.
Addressing numerous classic bioethical case studies throughout,
this provocative book makes you raise a lot of questions about how this field has evolved and how it will further develop in the future.
The spectacular book is a collection of accusations addressed to past philosophers for lacking a critical sense
and mindlessly accepting dogmatic premises in their consideration of morality.
Nietzsche believed in the full potential of humanity was found in getting past the values prescribed by a social system
which is why he accuses them of founding their grand metaphysical systems upon beliefs that the good man is the opposite of the evil man.
This is the highlight of Dostoevsky’s career, his crowning achievement, not only that but it comes highly recommended by the previous author in this list.
This classic captures the essence of Russian character in all its glory, compassion, and reckless exuberance.
With the help of a bunch of fascinating characters and the gripping events that take place throughout the book,
the author portrays the social, moral and spiritual goals in what was considered both a golden age and a tragic turning point in Russian culture.
And there you have it Aluxers, the 15 best books on morality.
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