HOW TO BE GOOD or How to Be Moral and Virtuous in a Wicked World

Popular philosophical writing doesn't get any better than this, especially when it's delivered by British narrator Matthew Lloyd Davies. Infusing every phrase with lighthearted charm and meaning, he gives listeners a satisfying aural experience as he unfolds the author's ideas about goodness. Philosopher Gary Cox has a gift for juxtaposing today's moral dilemmas with the foundational thinking of the major philosophers. Is there an absolute standard of goodness that we can consult for guidance in sticky situations? How responsible is someone with an uncritical conscience for actions that others view as reprehensible? Though these and similar questions will be most fascinating to listeners who enjoy deep thinking, this generous serving of Davies's enormous talent is by itself worth the price of admission. T.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2020]