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107 | Russ Shafer-Landau on the Reality of Morality

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Navigating Moral Complexities

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between moral constructivism and realism, emphasizing the challenges of engaging in moral discussions when beliefs conflict. It addresses the implications of moral relativism versus realism, highlighting the need for humility in moral reasoning and the difficulties of finding consensus across diverse moral interpretations. The discourse further examines the tensions between personal convictions and societal norms, raising critical questions about moral authority and the basis of moral critique.

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