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‘How to Be Good’ tackles the core ethical question of how individuals can truly act morally and how society might support that endeavour. The book surveys a wide range of approaches to moral enhancement, from classical methods such as example‑setting, parenting, education and peer influence, to modern possibilities involving mood‑altering substances, biomedical interventions, and social‑engineering of environments. It then asks whether these measures can genuinely improve moral behaviour and to what extent they should be pursued. The work is framed for both educators and parents, linking philosophical inquiry to practical strategies for schools, homeschooling, and broader community life.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Philosophy/Ethics
Authors: Harris, John
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