Ethical Wisdom: The Search for a Moral Life

Matousek, Mark

ISBN 10: 0767930681 / ISBN 13: 9780767930680

Verlag: Anchor Books, 2012

reprint edition. 251 pages. 8.00x5.00x0.75 inches. In Stock. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 0767930681

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From a bestselling author—“a riveting, fun, and insightful tour of life’s meaning and purpose, essential reading for anyone drawn to the query, ‘How ought we to live?'” (Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence)

Contrary to what we’ve been taught in our reason-obsessed culture, argues Matousek, emotions are the bedrock of ethical life; without them, human beings cannot be empathic, moral, or good. But how do we make the judgment call between self-interest and caring for others? What does being good really mean? Which parts of morality are biological, which ethical? When should instinct be trusted and when does it lead us into trouble? How can we know ourselves to be good amidst the hypocrisy, fears, and sabotaging appetites that pervade our two-sided natures?

Drawing on the latest scientific research and interviews with social scientists, spiritual leaders, ex-cons, altruists, and philosophers, Matousek examines morality from all angles in this thoroughly entertaining and helpful guide to crossing one’s own murky moral terrain.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: MARK MATOUSEK is the author of two bestselling memoirs, Sex Death Enlightenment and The Boy He Left Behind. A contributing editor for O, The Oprah Magazine, he was a senior editor at Interview and has written for numerous publications, including The New Yorker, the New York Times Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Details, and AARP magazine. Matousek lives in New York City.

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Titel: Ethical Wisdom: The Search for a Moral Life
Verlag: Anchor Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Brand New