The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values
The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010291
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2010
Adult
18+ years
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In The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values, Sam Harris argues that science can and should be an objective basis for morality. He explores how human well-being can be measured and how science can guide individuals in making ethical decisions, promoting human flourishing based on empirical evidence.
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Sam Harris' The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values offers a bold perspective on deriving moral values from science. Reviewers praise its thought-provoking arguments and clarity. However, some criticize it for oversimplifying complex ethical issues and dismissing philosophical nuances. Overall, it sparks significant debate.
Who Should Read The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values?
Readers who appreciate The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins or Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari will enjoy The Moral Landscape. Ideal for those interested in secular viewpoints, ethics, and the intersection of science and morality, it appeals to critical thinkers and open-minded individuals keen on philosophical debates.
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Book • Nonfiction
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2010
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