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Philosophy · 20 min

Ethics: A Very Short Introduction

By Simon Blackburn

This episode reveals how ethics, far from being an abstract academic pursuit, is the invisible operating system guiding our daily choices and shaping society.

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“This episode reveals how ethics, far from being an abstract academic pursuit, is the invisible operating system guiding our daily choices and shaping society.”

— Simon Blackburn, Ethics: A Very Short Introduction

What it is about

Ethics, Moral Philosophy, Decision-Making

Who it is for

If you've ever felt that moral questions are too abstract or relative, this episode will reveal the constant, quiet ethical choices that define who you are, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Simon Blackburn, a distinguished philosopher, distills centuries of moral thought into a clear, accessible framework, showing how ethical dilemmas are not just academic puzzles but fundamental to human experience.

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Simon Blackburn

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