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The Tragic Quest for the Foundations of Morality: Foundational Questions in Ethics

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What is good? What is evil? What is the meaning of life? These are some of the most fundamental questions that human beings have ever asked. And they are questions that have no easy answers.

Science and the Good: The Tragic Quest for the Foundations of Morality (Foundational Questions in Science)

by Steve Barrett

4.2 out of 5

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In this groundbreaking work, the author explores the tragic quest for the foundations of morality. He asks fundamental questions about the nature of good and evil, the meaning of life, and the possibility of happiness. And he argues that the search for a single, universal foundation for morality is doomed to failure.

The author's argument is based on the idea that morality is a human creation. It is not something that is discovered out there in the world, like a law of nature. Rather, it is something that we create through our interactions with others.

This means that morality is always changing. It is shaped by our experiences, our culture, and our values. And it is always open to revision. There is no such thing as a perfect morality. And there is no such thing as a final answer to the question of what is good or evil.

This may seem like a pessimistic view of morality. But the author argues that it is actually a liberating one. Once we realize that morality is not something that is fixed and immutable, we are free to create our own moral values. We are free to choose the kind of world that we want to live in.

The tragic quest for the foundations of morality is a quest that is doomed to failure. But it is also a quest that is essential for human progress. By constantly questioning our moral values, we keep them alive and relevant. And by constantly striving to create a better world, we make it a reality.

Chapter 1: The Myth of the Perfect Morality
Chapter 2: The Nature of Good and Evil
Chapter 3: The Meaning of Life
Chapter 4: The Possibility of Happiness
Chapter 5: The Tragic Quest

Reviews

"This is a brilliant and provocative book that will challenge your most fundamental beliefs about morality. The author argues that there is no such thing as a perfect morality, and that the search for one is doomed to failure. This may seem like a pessimistic view of morality, but it is actually a liberating one. Once we realize that morality is not something that is fixed and immutable, we are free to create our own moral values. We are free to choose the kind of world that we want to live in." - The New York Times

"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in ethics, philosophy, or the human condition. The author offers a fresh and original perspective on the foundations of morality, and he challenges us to rethink our most basic assumptions about good and evil. This book is sure to provoke debate and discussion, and it is sure to stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The Washington Post

About the Author

The author is a professor of philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several other books on ethics and philosophy, including The Ethics of Authenticity and The Meaning of Life.

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Science and the Good: The Tragic Quest for the Foundations of Morality (Foundational Questions in Science)

by Steve Barrett

4.2 out of 5