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When Doing The Right Thing Is Impossible (Philosophy In Action)
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Suppose That In An Emergency Evacuation Of A Hospital After A Flood, Not All Of The Patients Can Make It Out Alive. You Are The Doctor Faced With The Choice Between Abandoning These Patients To Die Alone And In Pain, Or Injecting Them With A Lethal Dose Of Drugs, Without Consent, So That They Die Peacefully. Perhaps No One Will Be Able To Blame You Whatever You Decide, But, Whichever Action You Choose, You Will Remain Burdened By Guilt.What Happens, In Cases Like This, When, No Matter What You Do, You Are Destined For Moral Failure? What Happens When There Is No Available Means Of Doing The Right Thing?Human Life Is Filled With Such Impossible Moral Decisions. These Choices And Case Studies That Demonstrate Them Form The Focus Of Lisa Tessman'S Arresting And Provocative Work. Many Philosophers Believe That There Are Simply No Situations In Which What You Morally Ought To Do Is Something That You Can'T Do, Because They Think That You Can'T Be Required To Do Something Unless It'S Actually In Your Power To Do It. Despite This, Real Life Presents Us Daily With Situations In Which We Feel That We Have Failed Morally Even When No Right Action Would Have Been Possible. Lisa Tessman Boldly Argues That Sometimes We Feel This Way Because We Have Encountered An 'Impossible Moral Requirement.' Drawing On Philosophy, Empirical Psychology, And Evolutionary Theory, When Doing The Right Thing Is Impossible Explores How And Why Human Beings Have Constructed Moral Requirements To Be Binding Even When They Are Impossible To Fulfill.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'When Doing the Right Thing Is Impossible'? A: The book explores complex moral dilemmas where individuals face impossible choices, highlighting the burden of guilt associated with moral failure when no right action is available.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Lisa Tessman.
- Q: What philosophical concepts does the book address? A: The book discusses concepts such as moral requirements, guilt, and the challenges of ethical decision-making in situations deemed impossible.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 184 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'When Doing the Right Thing Is Impossible' published? A: The book was published on July 3, 2017.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in ethics? A: Yes, it is categorized under Ethics & Morality, making it suitable for readers interested in philosophical discussions on ethical dilemmas.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the case studies within the book? A: The book includes case studies that illustrate challenging moral choices, emphasizing the emotional and psychological impact of these decisions.
- Q: Does the book provide solutions to moral dilemmas? A: While the book discusses moral dilemmas, it primarily focuses on the complexities and emotional challenges rather than providing definitive solutions.
- Q: Is this book considered a scholarly work? A: Yes, it draws on philosophy, empirical psychology, and evolutionary theory, making it a scholarly exploration of moral philosophy.