In “How to Be Perfect”, Michael Schur provides the perfect answer to every moral question. He covers everything from morality in politics, business, and personal relationships to more controversial topics like abortion, euthanasia, and animal rights. With clear explanations and well-argued arguments, Schur makes it easy for readers to develop their own ethical framework based on his six key principles: respect for autonomy, beneficence (doing good), nonmaleficence (avoiding harm), justice (distributive fairness), honesty (telling the truth), and purity (keeping one’s impulses under control).
For who is this book for ?
This book is for anyone interested in ethics and morality. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the most controversial moral questions, as well as a framework for making ethical decisions based on six key principles.
Pros :
- The author provides clear explanations and arguments
- The book is easy to read
- It covers a range of topics
Cons :
- The author’s views are not universally accepted
- The book is dense and may be difficult for some readers to understand
- The book does not provide a comprehensive explanation of every ethical question
Learn more about the author
Michael Schur is the co-creator and executive producer of Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Good Place. He has also worked on Saturday Night Live, The Office,Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and 30 Rock. A graduate of Harvard College and Yale Law School, he lives in Los Angeles with his wife Alison Andres and their two daughters.
Reader Reviews
“I really enjoyed this book. Schur has a clear, concise writing style that is easy to read and very engaging. I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in ethics or moral philosophy.”
“Michael Schur has done it again! In this thought-provoking book, he tackles the toughest moral questions and provides clear, easy-to-follow answers. If you’re looking for a guide to ethical living, look no further than “
“Michael Schur has written an attractively concise and well-argued book on ethics. He defends a libertarian position that is at once sophisticated and compassionate. This is an important work, and I highly recommend it.”
“The book is a tour de force of applied ethical theory. It is erudite, well-reasoned and engaging.”