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amandadelbrocco's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
Gave me some interesting things to think about.
drakken's review against another edition
5.0
One of my absolute favorite books in recent memory. Itâs the perfect blend of informative (various theories of moral philosophy are distilled here), contemplative, and humorous/entertaining, which is not easy to pull off. Schur is the type of thoughtful & considered person working in media I appreciate and respect, and his writing here feels relevant, authentic, and deeply human. Cannot recommend this enough.
daumari's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes, The Good Place felt like Philosophy 101 (I say, having never been to a similar class but the viewers definitely learned alongside Eleanor Shellstrop). How to Be Perfect is the equivalent of what Michael Schur learned while plotting and writing the show, though this is less of a Good Place book and more of an ethical overview, with a focus on Aristotelian virtue ethics, utilitarianism, deontology, existentialism and other perspectives that help frame the question: what does it really mean to do good?
Professor Todd May (from my alma mater of Clemson University!) chimes in in the footnotes periodically, and I'm once again ever so curious as to how an audiobook would handle that kind of banter.
This book is decidedly placed in a time period with contemporary examples of Americans failing to take collective action for the benefit of their communities through simple measures during the early years of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic though it's hard to think of a bigger sociological example relevant to now, tbh.
Professor Todd May (from my alma mater of Clemson University!) chimes in in the footnotes periodically, and I'm once again ever so curious as to how an audiobook would handle that kind of banter.
This book is decidedly placed in a time period with contemporary examples of Americans failing to take collective action for the benefit of their communities through simple measures during the early years of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic though it's hard to think of a bigger sociological example relevant to now, tbh.
thelastcube's review against another edition
medium-paced
1.5
generic.
youtube videos on these different philosophies are much better.
youtube videos on these different philosophies are much better.
jtrogers1992's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyable and fun overview of philosophy/ethics that is grounded in real world application and examples. Particularly enjoyed it as an audiobook since the cast of The Good Place reads many of the quotes in the book but that’s just sprinkles on top of what is a really great cake.
youngthespian42's review against another edition
2.0
I love the Good Place and Parks and Rec so I was excited to dive into this book. I think the Good Place does a really good job teaching philosophy but this book does not. The authors class and privilege really shine through his assessment of reality in disappointing ways. There are so many better beginners guides to philosophy. This book reads like a comedian took a freshman philosophy class and thinks he’s ready to teach. There are some great jokes in it.