Rough Waters and Other Stories: Facing Ethical Dilemmas

Rough Waters and Other Stories is a collection of original stories that address ethical questions and dilemmas, putting them in personal and political perspective and anchored in a tragic understanding of life and ethics. The characters must make or finesse ethical choices, some of which are straight-forward, others tragic in nature. Tragic choices involve trade-offs between seemingly irreconcilable but important goals, or committing ourselves to decisions or policies whose outcomes are uncertain. We are desperate to avoid tragic choices and prone to convince ourselves that we can satisfy all of our desires or needs instead of making difficult choices between or among them, and that our decisions or policies will succeed in proportion to the degree that we feel compelled to commit to them.

Format: Hardback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 10 February 2022
Publisher: Ethics International Press Ltd

Rough Waters and Other Stories is a captivating collection of original stories that delve into diverse ethical dilemmas and questions. The book begins with an insightful introduction that establishes connections among the stories, places them in both personal and political contexts, and provides a profound understanding of life and ethics. Within these tales, the characters, some of whom are inspired by real historical figures, are faced with challenging ethical choices. These choices range from straightforward decisions to tragic ones that require difficult trade-offs between seemingly irreconcilable goals. Tragic choices often involve committing to decisions or policies with uncertain outcomes, as we desperately strive to avoid them. However, we often convince ourselves, often in the face of solid evidence, that we can fulfill all of our desires or needs without making difficult choices between or among them. We also tend to believe that the success of our decisions or policies is directly proportional to the degree of our commitment to them. A prevalent theme in Greek tragedy, exemplified by figures like Oedipus, is that our choices can inadvertently lead to the very outcomes we are desperately trying to avoid.

Through these captivating stories, Rough Waters and Other Stories invites readers to explore the complexities of ethical decision-making and the profound impact of our choices on ourselves and the world around us. It serves as a thought-provoking and enlightening exploration of the human condition, challenging us to reflect on our values, beliefs, and the consequences of our actions.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 241 x 163 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781871891379