Why It's Hard To Be Good

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Cover of the book Why It's Hard To Be Good by Al Gini, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Al Gini ISBN: 9781135473679
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: October 31, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Al Gini
ISBN: 9781135473679
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: October 31, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In a series of brief chapters, Al Gini lays out ideas for 'stepping out of the shadow of the self' - an argument for stopping thinking of yourself as the centre of the universe. It's hard to be good, he explains, until we realize that being good only has meaning in relation to other people. Ideas of justice, fairness, and ethical behavior are just that - abstract ideas - until they are put into action with regard to people outside ourselves.

We may worry too much about good versus evil - big concepts that give us plenty of room to sit on the right side of the equation, he argues. Instead, we need to be thinking about how being good involves an active relationship toward others. Being good all by yourself may not be good enough. This warm and generous book is for anyone who wants to know how to use ethical thinking as way to live, work, and be with others.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In a series of brief chapters, Al Gini lays out ideas for 'stepping out of the shadow of the self' - an argument for stopping thinking of yourself as the centre of the universe. It's hard to be good, he explains, until we realize that being good only has meaning in relation to other people. Ideas of justice, fairness, and ethical behavior are just that - abstract ideas - until they are put into action with regard to people outside ourselves.

We may worry too much about good versus evil - big concepts that give us plenty of room to sit on the right side of the equation, he argues. Instead, we need to be thinking about how being good involves an active relationship toward others. Being good all by yourself may not be good enough. This warm and generous book is for anyone who wants to know how to use ethical thinking as way to live, work, and be with others.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Building Transatlantic Italy by Al Gini
Cover of the book Human Nature and Suffering by Al Gini
Cover of the book The Shadow of Kenyan Democracy by Al Gini
Cover of the book Minnesota Symposia on Child Psychology by Al Gini
Cover of the book By the Sweat of Their Brow by Al Gini
Cover of the book Island Nights' Entertainments by Al Gini
Cover of the book Juvenile Justice in Britain and the United States by Al Gini
Cover of the book Thinking for Clinicians by Al Gini
Cover of the book Statistics for Business by Al Gini
Cover of the book Strong Families Around the World by Al Gini
Cover of the book Race, Colour and the Processes of Racialization by Al Gini
Cover of the book Economic Globalisation as Religious War by Al Gini
Cover of the book Work, Family, and Community by Al Gini
Cover of the book Mythologizing Black Women by Al Gini
Cover of the book The Politics of Biofuels, Land and Agrarian Change by Al Gini
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy