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#61 Sam Harris - Can Science Determine Moral Values?

Within Reason

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Navigating Morality in Simplistic Settings

This chapter explores a hypothetical desert island scenario where individuals learn about cooperation and innovation while questioning the existence of objective moral values. The speakers examine the interplay between preferences, moral judgments, and the implications of choices on well-being and suffering. Through philosophical discourse, they highlight the distinctions between objective truths and subjective experiences that shape our understanding of right and wrong.

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