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Mentioned in 9 episodes
How to Be Perfect
The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question
Book • 2022
This book provides an introduction to various philosophical arguments on ethics, presented in a humorous and accessible manner.
Michael Schur, drawing from his extensive research for his TV show 'The Good Place', covers concepts such as deontology, utilitarianism, existentialism, and more.
The book starts with simple ethical questions and progresses to more complex moral issues, aiming to make ethics relatable and understandable.
Schur argues that while perfection is unrealistic, striving to live a more ethical life using pieces of different philosophical viewpoints is a more practical and fulfilling approach.
Michael Schur, drawing from his extensive research for his TV show 'The Good Place', covers concepts such as deontology, utilitarianism, existentialism, and more.
The book starts with simple ethical questions and progresses to more complex moral issues, aiming to make ethics relatable and understandable.
Schur argues that while perfection is unrealistic, striving to live a more ethical life using pieces of different philosophical viewpoints is a more practical and fulfilling approach.
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
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's new book, exploring moral questions.


Tim Ferriss


Michael Schur

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#565: Michael Schur, Creator of “The Good Place” — How SNL Trains Writers, His TV University at “The Office,” Lessons from Lorne Michaels, Wisdom from David Foster Wallace, and Exploring Moral Philosophy with “How to Be Perfect”
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as a recently published book exploring moral philosophy, reflecting themes in Schur's show "The Good Place".


Steven Johnson

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Michael Schur on every moral question ever | The TED Interview
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as his new book, focusing on moral questions.


Tim Ferriss

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#572: In Case You Missed It: January 2022 Recap of The Tim Ferriss Show
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as a book summarizing his experience writing "The Good Place."

Mike Schur

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Mike Schur
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, discussing Mike Schur's purposeful work and themes in his projects.

Ted Danson

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Fred Armisen
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as his new book, which explores ethical questions and moral dilemmas in a humorous way.


Conan O’Brien

Mike Schur
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as a book that explores moral philosophy and answers moral questions.


Dan Harris

Solutions to all of Your Moral Dilemmas | Michael Schur
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as a book written by ![undefined]()

about moral questions.


Adam Scott

Mike Schur

Fidelio (with Mike Schur and Sandra Bernhard)
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as a book he read and loved, praising it highly.


Ryan Holiday

Michael Schur on the Virtuous Life and Humor in Philosophy | It’s Pointing Right At You
Mentioned by Speaker 4 while discussing ethical consumption and moral actions.

#1566 Wrestling with Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism (Throwback)
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as a fun book of moral philosophy.


Ryan Holiday

The Main Thing We Have To Teach Them
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as a new book by ![undefined]()

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Elizabeth Craft

Mike Schur

More Happier: How to be Perfect with TV Producer Mike Schur