Exploring the Boundaries of Fact and Value

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This chapter investigates the relationship between facts and values, proposing that meditation can enhance observation skills and broaden experiences. It contemplates the subjective nature of morality and the role of epistemic values in shaping scientific theories. The discussion challenges the boundaries of science in understanding human preferences and ethics, advocating for a world where scientific truths inform moral considerations.

Sam Harris revisits the central argument he made in his book, The Moral Landscape, about the reality of moral truth. He discusses the way concepts like “good” and “evil” can be thought about objectively, the primacy of our intuitions of truth and falsity, and the unity of knowledge.

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