Ray David Kiely

Everyday Ethics Ray David Kiely

Our lives and time get filled with work, family, friends and, of course, the inevitable unblocking of drains, keeping cars that have seen better days on the road and matching Tupperware containers with their lids. Day-to-day demands often drown out the opportunities to think about the "higher" issues. Why are we here? What is right and what is wrong? How well do we make moral decisions? Our moral compass is frequently based on perspectives and information that we have passively absorbed from the commonly held views around us, with little real research or questioning or consideration being given to the "correctness" of those views. "Everyday Ethics" look at a number of moral issues including homosexuality, censorship, euthanasia, birth control, abortion, gun control, narcotics, alcohol and recreational drugs, artificial intelligence, divorce, adultery, arranged marriages, polygamy, the death penalty, genetic manipulation and cloning. There is also a comparison of secular and religious societies. The secular arguments for and against each topic are presented in an easy to access manner so as to provide the reader with a range of perspectives that can help him/her to examine their own views, and the views of those around them, in an effort to gain a more informed understanding and an ability to make better decisions. We all seek to lead "good" lives. "Everyday Ethics" will help us to ensure that our thoughts and subsequent behaviors will contribute positively to those around us.