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The ethics of ambiguity
Book • 1962
Simone de Beauvoir's "The Ethics of Ambiguity" is a philosophical work that explores the human condition in a world without inherent meaning.
Beauvoir argues that freedom and responsibility are fundamental aspects of human existence.
She challenges traditional ethical systems and proposes a new approach based on individual engagement with the world.
The book emphasizes the importance of authenticity and commitment in the face of uncertainty.
It's a significant contribution to existentialist thought and continues to inspire readers and thinkers today.
Beauvoir argues that freedom and responsibility are fundamental aspects of human existence.
She challenges traditional ethical systems and proposes a new approach based on individual engagement with the world.
The book emphasizes the importance of authenticity and commitment in the face of uncertainty.
It's a significant contribution to existentialist thought and continues to inspire readers and thinkers today.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
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when discussing existentialism and the search for meaning in life.


Stephen West

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Episode #090 ... Nietzsche pt. 1 - God is dead and so is Captain Morgan
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when discussing books for a future podcast episode.


David Pizarro

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Episode 298: Pass the Peace Pipe
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as a short book about the ethics of avoiding bad faith.


Marci Shore

Class 16: The Second Sex
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as a book to put right next to Christine Korsgaard's 'The Sources of Normativity'.


Seth Paskin

Ep. 371: Christine Korsgaard on Normativity (Part Two)
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in the context of Heidegger's ideas on selfhood and existential crisis.

Stephen Dyson

Iain D. Thomson, "Rethinking Death in and after Heidegger" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
Mentioned by Iain Thomson, highlighting her critique of Sartre's views and her richer understanding of subjectivity.

Iain D. Thomson, "Rethinking Death in and after Heidegger" (Cambridge UP, 2024)