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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
An incredibly important read as we need to forge a just oath forward with these concepts of morality for American Society. Could not be timelier although I’d read an updated version in a second.
Sandel consegue explicar de maneira acessível teorias como o utilitarismo e liberalismo, e também Kant (confesso que esse último pra mim nunca foi fácil de entender), e também me fez perguntar o motivo de algumas pessoas chamarem Rawls de socialista. Recomendo pra qualquer pessoa que se interesse pela filosofia e que goste de fritar a cabeça pensando em dilemas sociais, e de quebra aprender umas curiosidades sobre Direito americano.
Must read for all those interested in philosophy and ethics.
A record of a great teacher about one of the greatest questions of humanity. I'd say the book leans a little towards morality and ethics rather than the utilitarian side of mind but nevertheless, a very good read and lesson one can keep for a lifetime.
This is one of those special books that has had a material impact upon my beliefs. Sandel takes the reader through a series of broad philosophical approaches that profess to offer guides to our behaviour, from utilitarianism through libertarianism, Kant, Rawls and Macintyre, whose views on the role of our narrative identity I found challenging and thought-provoking, although I am not sure yet whether I am ready to sign on the dotted line. Definitely a good read if you seek a systematic guide to the essentials of moral philosophy.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in politics or the concept of justice in modern society. The author, who has taught a course on justice for many years at Harvard, does a good job spelling out historical and modern schools of thought on Justice, and where they are strong and where he feels they fail. His philosophy ultimately doesn't learn one way or another and he spells out why extremely well in the book. He's also great at continuing to spell out difficult theories such as Kant's Categorical Imperative.
The book has helped me come to appreciate many influences in society I thought unnecessary, such as patriotism and the role of moral argument in politics.
The book has helped me come to appreciate many influences in society I thought unnecessary, such as patriotism and the role of moral argument in politics.
Read this book. An excellent dive into the philosophy of justice with great anecdotes. For example, interesting thoughts on affirmative action: university selection is never based on academic merit alone, universities' guidelines define what is fair (according to the arguments in the book)
Not quite my cup of tea, but well written with convincing arguments.