Best Morality

This collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius is a foundational text in Eastern philosophy. It explores themes such as morality, ethics, and social harmony, prov...

Denis Villeneuves harrowing thriller explores the limits of morality when a father takes matters into his own hands after his daughter goes missing. The film is a masterclass in atmosphere, featuring...

As a prequel to Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul explores the transformation of Jimmy McGill, a struggling public defender, into the morally flexible criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. The show is a brillian...

Michael Sandels 'Justice' is arguably the most influential political philosophy book of the century. Based on his legendary Harvard course, the book navigates the complex landscape of moral and politi...

John Stuart Mills classic essay provides the clearest defense of Utilitarianism, the ethical theory that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness. Mill refines the theory by disting...

Simone de Beauvoirs 'The Ethics of Ambiguity' provides the ethical framework for existentialism. She argues that because there is no objective meaning in the world, we must create our own values throu...

Charles Dickens 'A Christmas Carol' is a classic novella that embodies the spirit of the holiday season. This 104-page story follows Ebenezer Scrooges transformation from a miserly curmudgeon to a gen...

Death Parade is a unique psychological thriller set in a bar where the dead are sent to be judged. The bartender, Decim, forces guests to play games that reveal their true nature, determining whether...

James and Stuart Rachels' 'The Elements of Moral Philosophy' is the gold standard for introductory ethics. While it is a textbook, its clarity and rigor make it an essential reference for anyone inter...

Pinocchio is widely considered the technical masterpiece of early animation. The story of a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy is a dark, beautiful, and morally complex fairy tale. Its an...

Short & Curly is a podcast that explores ethical dilemmas and moral questions in a way thats accessible and engaging for kids. The podcast features stories, interviews, and games that encourage critic...

Dexter follows a forensic blood spatter analyst who leads a double life as a serial killer who only targets other criminals. The show is a fascinating exploration of morality, the nature of evil, and...

Aristotles 'Nicomachean Ethics' is the definitive work on virtue ethics. He argues that the goal of human life is 'eudaimonia' (flourishing or happiness), which is achieved through the cultivation of...

The Brothers Karamazov, Dostoevskys final and arguably most ambitious novel, published in 1880, explores themes of faith, doubt, free will, and morality through the intertwined lives of the Karamazov...

This 2019 documentary series explores the psychology of serial killers through the lens of the seven deadly sins lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride. Each episode examines a differen...

What Is Good? is a collection of essays and dialogues in which Tolstoy grapples with fundamental questions of morality, religion, and the meaning of life. He critiques conventional morality and explor...

Jonathan Haidts 'The Righteous Mind' bridges the gap between moral philosophy and social psychology. Haidt argues that human morality is not driven by rational deliberation, but by intuitive, emotiona...

Nietzsche's *Beyond Good and Evil* critiques traditional morality and argues for a re-evaluation of values. It introduces the concept of the will to power as a fundamental driving force in human life...

During a family ski trip in the French Alps, a father makes a split-second decision to save himself rather than his family during a controlled avalanche. The aftermath of this cowardice tears the fami...

Nietzsche's *On the Genealogy of Morality* traces the historical development of moral concepts, arguing that they are rooted in power struggles and resentment. It critiques traditional morality as a f...

Friedrich Nietzsches provocative work challenges the foundations of traditional morality and religion. He critiques the 'herd mentality' of society and encourages the individual to transcend conventio...

The Problem of Evil questions how the existence of a benevolent, omnipotent God can be reconciled with the existence of suffering in the world. It challenges traditional religious beliefs and prompts...