Suffering-Focused Ethics
Magnus Vinding
The reduction of suffering deserves special priority. Many ethical views support this claim, yet so far these have not been presented in a single place. Suffering-Focused Ethics provides the most comprehensive presentation of suffering-focused arguments and views to date, including a moral realist case for minimizing extreme suffering. The book then explores the all-important issue of how we can best reduce suffering in practice, and outlines a coherent and pragmatic path forward.
“An inspiring book on the world’s most important issue. Highly recommended.”
—David Pearce, author of The Hedonistic Imperative and Can Biotechnology Abolish Suffering?
“Suffering-Focused Ethics will change its readers, opening new moral and intellectual vistas. This could be the most important book you will ever read.”
—Jamie Mayerfeld, professor of political science at the University of Washington, author of Suffering and Moral Responsibility and The Promise of Human Rights
“Magnus Vinding methodically and convincingly argues for the overwhelming ethical importance of preventing and reducing suffering, especially of the most intense kind.”
—Jonathan Leighton, founder of the Organisation for the Prevention of Intense Suffering, author of The Battle for Compassion: Ethics in an Apathetic Universe
“If you are looking for an entry point into the ethical landscape, if you are ready to face the philosophical relevance of extreme suffering, then this book is for you. It gives you all the information and the conceptual tools you need to develop your own approach. But are you ready?”
—Thomas Metzinger, professor of philosophy at the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, author of Being No One and The Ego Tunnel
Duration - 8h 51m.
Author - Magnus Vinding.
Narrator - Randal Schaffer.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2020 Magnus Vinding ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
The reduction of suffering deserves special priority. Many ethical views support this claim, yet so far these have not been presented in a single place. Suffering-Focused Ethics provides the most comprehensive presentation of suffering-focused arguments and views to date, including a moral realist case for minimizing extreme suffering. The book then explores the all-important issue of how we can best reduce suffering in practice, and outlines a coherent and pragmatic path forward. “An inspiring book on the world’s most important issue. Highly recommended.” —David Pearce, author of The Hedonistic Imperative and Can Biotechnology Abolish Suffering? “Suffering-Focused Ethics will change its readers, opening new moral and intellectual vistas. This could be the most important book you will ever read.” —Jamie Mayerfeld, professor of political science at the University of Washington, author of Suffering and Moral Responsibility and The Promise of Human Rights “Magnus Vinding methodically and convincingly argues for the overwhelming ethical importance of preventing and reducing suffering, especially of the most intense kind.” —Jonathan Leighton, founder of the Organisation for the Prevention of Intense Suffering, author of The Battle for Compassion: Ethics in an Apathetic Universe “If you are looking for an entry point into the ethical landscape, if you are ready to face the philosophical relevance of extreme suffering, then this book is for you. It gives you all the information and the conceptual tools you need to develop your own approach. But are you ready?” —Thomas Metzinger, professor of philosophy at the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, author of Being No One and The Ego Tunnel Duration - 8h 51m. Author - Magnus Vinding. Narrator - Randal Schaffer. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2020 Magnus Vinding ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:13
Introduction
Duración:00:18:21
Chapter 1 Asymmetries Between Happiness and Suffering
Duración:00:50:17
Chapter 2 Happiness as the Absence of Suffering
Duración:00:25:24
Chapter 3 Creating Happiness at the Price of Suffering Is Wrong
Duración:00:14:03
Chapter 4 The Principle of Sympathy for Intense Suffering
Duración:00:29:42
Chapter 5 A Moral Realist Case for Minimizing Extreme Suffering
Duración:00:36:34
Chapter 6 Other Arguments for Focusing on Suffering
Duración:00:30:05
Chapter 7 Biases Against Focusing on Suffering
Duración:00:57:29
Chapter 8 Objections Against Focusing on Suffering
Duración:01:21:44
Chapter 9 Uncertainty Is Big
Duración:00:44:38
Chapter 10 We Should Be Cooperative
Duración:00:19:47
Chapter 11 Non-Human Animals and Expansion of the Moral Circle
Duración:00:29:25
Chapter 12 Promoting Concern for Suffering
Duración:00:21:35
Chapter 13 The Abolitionist Project
Duración:00:15:08
Chapter 14 Reducing S-Risks
Duración:00:18:45
Chapter 15 Donating to Reduce Suffering
Duración:00:10:11
Chapter 16 Researching the Question
Duración:00:07:38
Chapter 17 The Importance of Self-Investment
Duración:00:13:38
Chapter 18 What You Can Do
Duración:00:05:52
Recommended Websites
Duración:00:00:56
Closing Credits
Duración:00:00:23