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Is Morality Better Explained By God Or Science? (Sean McDowell vs. Michael Shermer)

The Sean McDowell Show

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The Nature of Morality: Evolution vs. Philosophy

In this chapter, speakers explore the complex relationship between morality and natural science, focusing on the is-ought fallacy. They discuss whether moral values can exist independently of human interaction and how evolutionary processes shape concepts of altruism and cooperation. The dialogue critically examines the implications of deriving moral obligations solely from evolutionary frameworks, raising questions about the inherent duality of human nature.

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