Ethics
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26 books in this category
What We Owe the Future
William MacAskill
Explores ethical considerations for future generations, focusing on long-term planning and effective altruism.
On the Genealogy of Morals and Ecce Homo
Friedrich Nietzsche
Nietzsche’s philosophical exploration of morality, values, and self-identity, questioning societal norms.
Beyond Good And Evil
Friedrich Nietzsche
A foundational philosophical text questioning conventional morality and exploring themes of power and individualism.
Our Final Invention
James Barrat
Examines the potential risks of artificial intelligence, warning about the dangers of unchecked AI development.
Conscious Business
Fred Kofman
Discusses how to cultivate ethical, purpose-driven practices in the workplace for business success and fulfillment.
Reasons and Persons
Derek Parfit
A philosophical examination of identity, ethics, and rationality, discussing complex moral dilemmas.
The Precipice
Toby Ord
Examines existential risks facing humanity, arguing for strategies to mitigate threats to civilization's survival.
The Journalist And The Murderer
Janet Malcolm
Examines the ethical complexities of journalism, focusing on the relationship between a writer and a convicted murderer.
Machines of Loving Grace
John Markoff
Explores the future of human-robot interaction, examining both the promises and ethical dilemmas.
Either/Or
S√∏ren Kierkegaard
A philosophical work examining two different views of life: one based on aesthetics and pleasure, the other on ethics and duty.
The Last Word
Thomas Nagel
Discusses the concept of reason and objectivity, arguing against relativism in favor of rationalism.
Moral Mazes
Robert Jackall
Analyzes the ethical dilemmas faced by managers in corporate life, examining how business culture shapes moral behavior.
Conscious Capitalism
Rajendra Sisodia
Advocates for a purpose-driven approach to business and capitalism.
Eating Animals
Jonathan Safran Foer
An exploration of factory farming and ethical eating, examining the environmental and moral implications of meat consumption.
Dark Archives
Megan Rosenbloom
Investigates the history and ethics of books bound in human skin, exploring themes of mortality and preservation.
Army of None
Paul Scharre
Analyzes the development of autonomous weapons and the ethical, military, and political implications.
The Alignment Problem
Brian Christian
Explores ethical and technical challenges in aligning AI behavior with human values, highlighting real-world implications.
On Bullshit
Harry G. Frankfurt
A philosophical essay on the nature of "bullshit" and its impact on society.
The Soul of the World
Roger Scruton
Discusses spirituality and beauty, arguing for a moral understanding of the world.
Unit 731 Testimony
Hal Gold
Examines the horrific human experiments conducted by Japan's Unit 731 during WWII.
Science Fictions
Stuart Ritchie
Investigates issues in scientific research, including reproducibility and biases.
Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals
Immanuel Kant
Philosophical work on ethics and moral theory.
How
Dov Seidman
Guide to ethical leadership and building successful, values-driven businesses.
Intentional Integrity
Robert Chesnut
A guide to embedding ethics and integrity in company culture.