Stone ReaderModern Ethics in 77 Arguments
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The New York TimesThe Stone ReaderNew York TimesModern Ethics in 77 ArgumentsWhat is the meaning of our existence? Should we really “do what we love”? How should we respond to evil? Is pure altruism possible?Can we have a moral life without God? Does it really matter if God exists? Is patriotism moral?Should we be the last generation, knowing all the harm we’ve done to our planet? Should we embrace our inner carnivores, or swear off all animal products?The editors have meticulously arranged this book to reflect a wide range of perspectives, voices and rhetorical strategies. By directly addressing some of the most complex and troubling issues we face today—racial discrimination, economic inequality, immigration, citizenship and more—the volume reveals the profound power of ethics in shaping our perceptions of nearly every aspect of our lives.Modern Ethics in 77 ArgumentsThe Stone ReaderIncluding…The Meaningfulness of LivesA Life Beyond “Do What You Love”Evolution and our Inner ConflictMorals Without God?Does It Matter Whether God Exists?The Moral Hazard of DronesCan Refugees Have Human Rights?Dear White AmericaGirlfriend, Mother, Professor?The End of “Marriage”When Vegans Won’t CompromiseShould This Be the Last Generation?
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