[wraptile]

"How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question" by Michael Schur is my favorite read of the year.

It's an introduction to the philosophy of ethics through real-life examples and anecdotes by the creator of The Good Place TV show (the audio book even features the shows actors). Unlike most of philosphy stuff you can actually finish it in couple of days and feel like you learned a whole lot!

In particular it helped me with my ethics choice anxiety and introduced me to Aristotel's "be the best version of yourself" philosophy which is such a liberating way of thinking.

[jnsaff2]

Did the book manage to NOT spend most of it's volume on the trolley problem?

[wraptile]

Hahah, the author seems to be very well aware of the trolley trap and actually makes the same joke in the book while also spending pages on exploring various trolley scenarios. So I'm not sure how to answer your question :D

[froggychairs]

Also read that book this year. Absolutely fantastic. The audiobook is one of the better audiobooks I’ve listened too recently as well

[Tenoke]

While I liked the show, given the basic level of the explanations of ethics systems as well as the caricature portrayal the philosopher, I find it hard to believe their book is an exceptional option for learning more.