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The Unbearable Weight of Goodness: Navigating Moral Ambiguity
Explore the profound difficulty of ethical choices, revealing why 'being good' is rarely a clear path but a complex negotiation between conflicting values, self-interest, and unforeseen consequences. This episode uncovers the nuanced reality behind our pursuit of righteousness.
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“Explore the profound difficulty of ethical choices, revealing why 'being good' is rarely a clear path but a complex negotiation between conflicting values, self-interest, and unforeseen consequences. This episode uncovers the nuanced reality behind our pursuit of righteousness.”
— Gurcharan Das, The Unbearable Weight of Goodness: Navigating Moral Ambiguity
ethics, goodness, philosophy
This book is for anyone who suspects that ethical decisions are rarely simple, offering a sophisticated framework to sharpen your judgment, understand the hidden tensions between duty and self-interest, and navigate the complex, often contradictory demands of living a truly good life.
Gurcharan Das, a distinguished scholar of Indian philosophy and former CEO, brings a unique blend of ancient wisdom and practical experience to illuminate the enduring, often contradictory, challenges of ethical living.