Right and Wrong: How to decide for yourself, make wiser moral choices and build

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Hugh Mackay s provocative bestseller now in updated B format.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

In modern Western societies we are presented with a huge array of choices and encouraged to believe that having the freedom to choose sets us on the path to happiness. Yet, as renowned social commentator Hugh Mackay shows in Right & Wrong: how to decide for yourself, freedom to choose is no freedom at all unless it is accompanied by the confidence of knowing we have made the right choice.In this insightful book, Hugh Mackay suggests some personal strategies that will make it easier to work out what is right and wrong for you whenever you are confronted by a moral choice. In an engaging, conversational style Hugh confidently tackles the moral minefield of personal relationships, business ethics, the difference between legal and ethical , morality and religion (and why they should not be confused), the benefits of moral mindfulness and the reasons why we should strive for a good life in which we are true to ourselves and sensitive to the wellbeing of others who might be affected by our actions.This new B format edition contains updated material to reflect the changing face of Australian society and our future in 2005.

Author Biography

Hugh Mackay is a social researcher and bestselling author. He has a master's degree in moral philosophy and was one of the founders of the St James Ethics Centre. He has been awarded honorary doctorates by five Australian universities and is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society. In 2015, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia. He lives in Canberra.

Review

Mackay writes about complex issues in a wise and deceptively simple way - Anne Deveson, Sydney Morning Herald challenges us to face the future with more imagination and optimism - Maggie Hamilton, Good Reading

Long Description

In modern Western societies we are presented with a huge array of choices and encouraged to believe that having the freedom to choose sets us on the path to happiness. Yet, as renowned social commentator Hugh Mackay shows in Right & Wrong: how to decide for yourself, freedom to choose is no freedom at all unless it is accompanied by the confidence of knowing we have made the right choice.In this insightful book, Hugh Mackay suggests some personal strategies that will make it easier to work out what is right and wrong for you whenever you are confronted by a moral choice. In an engaging, conversational style Hugh confidently tackles the moral minefield of personal relationships, business ethics, the difference between legal and ethical , morality and religion (and why they should not be confused), the benefits of moral mindfulness and the reasons why we should strive for a good life in which we are true to ourselves and sensitive to the wellbeing of others who might be affected by our actions.This new B format edition contains updated material to reflect the changing face of Australian society and our future in 2005.

Review Quote

Mackay writes about complex issues in a wise and deceptively simple way - Anne Deveson, Sydney Morning Heraldchallenges us to face the future with more imagination and optimism - Maggie Hamilton, Good Reading

Details ISBN0733619398 Author Hugh Mackay Pages 256 Publisher Hachette Australia Year 2005 ISBN-10 0733619398 ISBN-13 9780733619397 Format Paperback Publication Date 2005-02-01 Country of Publication Australia DEWEY 170 Affiliation The Open University Place of Publication Sydney Imprint Hachette Australia Subtitle How to decide for yourself, make wiser moral choices and build a better society Short Title Right and Wrong Language English Media Book Audience General NZ Release Date 2005-01-31 AU Release Date 2005-02-01 We've got this

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