I have recently started reading a very pragmatic book: “Ethics for Amador” by Fernando Savater. In the prologue, Savater tells his son Amador, among other things, he wants them both to profit from this reading-writing experience, and adds he has decided to write his thoughts on paper since he believes his child will feel much more relaxed to react, not having to put up with never-ending adults speech.
What immediately called my attention is the fact that it is not the typical book which contains boring theoretical concepts. As a matter of fact, I thought I would have to learn endless definitions and specific vocabulary by heart. On the contrary, the book draws a parallel between Savater´s personal view on what he considers ethical behaviour and a concrete example taken from any adolescent’s life. Addressing directly to his son through everyday language and situations, Savater also expresses how necessary ethics is, not only in any course of studies, but in our lives as well.
I have the feeling that, by the end of the book, Savater will have succeeded in showing that we should all be capable of free thinking when making choices, a practice which will affect our course of actions and true self constantly.
By Miriam Rodriguez
What immediately called my attention is the fact that it is not the typical book which contains boring theoretical concepts. As a matter of fact, I thought I would have to learn endless definitions and specific vocabulary by heart. On the contrary, the book draws a parallel between Savater´s personal view on what he considers ethical behaviour and a concrete example taken from any adolescent’s life. Addressing directly to his son through everyday language and situations, Savater also expresses how necessary ethics is, not only in any course of studies, but in our lives as well.
I have the feeling that, by the end of the book, Savater will have succeeded in showing that we should all be capable of free thinking when making choices, a practice which will affect our course of actions and true self constantly.
By Miriam Rodriguez
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