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6047 Healing the Is/Ought Dichotomy

Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

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Exploring the Is/Ought Dichotomy in Debates

This chapter explores the critical distinction between descriptive statements ('is') and prescriptive statements ('ought'), emphasizing that moral debates are rooted in values rather than mere facts. It illustrates how concrete truths cannot dictate moral imperatives, highlighting the intrinsic relationship between reasoning and the pursuit of truth in discussions.

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