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Episode 71: Can Values be Objective?

The Theory of Anything

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The Is-Ought Distinction and Objective Values

The chapter discusses the is-ought distinction and whether or not values can be objective, exploring the intertwining relationship between scientific truth and morality. It critiques Deutsch's argument against the is-ought distinction and explores the derivation of objective values from subjective values.

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