Without God, Is Everything Permitted?: The 20 Big Questions in Ethics - Softcover

Can it ever be right to kill? Is terrorism ever justified? Should euthanasia be legal? Are some people superior to others? Do animals have rights?

Some ethical judgements are easy: one side is wrong and the other is right. But how do we handle the really tough 'right vs right' dilemmas, where each side has strong moral arguments? In Without God, is Everything Permitted? bestselling author and philosopher Julian Baggini clear-sightedly and compassionately examines 20 of the most complex contemporary ethical dilemmas.

Whether it's asking if torture is always wrong, or if discrimination can ever be good, this book will help you sort out what you really believe about the issues that matter most.

Can it ever be right to kill?
Is terrorism ever justified?
Should euthanasia be legal?
Are some people superior to others?
Do animals have rights?
Ethical judgements are often tough, with persuasive moral arguments on each side. How do we resolve these dilemmas? Is one side wrong and the other right, or must we just agree to disagree? In Without God, is Everything Permitted? bestselling author and philosopher Julian Baggini clear-sightedly and compassionately examines 20 of the most complex contemporary ethical dilemmas.