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Classic Replay: Is human life intrinsically valuable? Peter Singer, Richard Weikart & Susan Blackmore

Unbelievable?

CHAPTER

Origins of Human Values and the Role of Reflection

This chapter discusses the origins of human values and whether they are derived from evolution. One speaker argues that values come from reflection on our place in the world, while another disagrees and claims that without purpose or meaning in the universe, establishing a moral framework that values others is difficult.

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