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Iain McGilchrist on the Existence, Being, the Limits of Reason and Language, and Schizophrenia

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

CHAPTER

Transcending Utility and Embracing Moral Values

This chapter delves into the importance of values beyond utility and pleasure in shaping moral beings, cautioning against excessive prioritization of utility that may endanger civilization. It explores the concept of true morality that transcends selfish motives, discussing the evolution of the soul and the differing philosophical views on language and morality.

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