Singer suggests that people who take an ethical approach to life often find a deeper satisfaction in what they are doing.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Well-researched accessible ethics.:
Unlike some of Peter Singer's other books, "How are we to live" is not a comprehensive opus on ethics, the history of ethics, or ethical systems. It is a book about the ethical dilemmas faced by modern self-interested Western society, and it is intended for a general audience rather than an academic one. I'm not a student or scholar of philosophy or ethics, yet I had no trouble understanding the content of this book, as such, I think it fulfils the author's aim of being accessible to lay readers. Early... more info
ethically I guess:
Singer is one of those perplexed individuals, myself included, who whilst endeavouring to lead a fair and meaningful life are struck by the increasing presence of those for whom material gain and peer recognition at any cost is the greatest motivator. It pisses me off. These greedy guys seem to get all the gain while us nice guys get left behind. Isnt there a silver lining to our restraint?. Isnt there some benefit to accrue to us ethical guys?. Why does the selfish unethical corporate climber next... more info
Okay:
The book started out interesting, but after that, I don't think he has much to offer. It's like, he is telling you something you have already known.
Every person on this planet should read this book!:
An extremely important and relevant work from a highly intelligent,committed and ethical individual.Singer's clear and readable expounding of an enlightening yet surprisingly simple ethical outlook definitely has the potential to change, for the better, a readers approach both to their own life and to their relationships to others, both human and non-human.An absolute gem!
