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The enlightenment and its alternatives | John Mearsheimer, Steven Pinker
Philosophy For Our Times
Distinguishing Moral and Political Principles
The disagreement lies in identifying first principles related to the good life, not in issues of safety, health, and sustenance. Everyone agrees that it is better to have fewer people dying, and preventing children from dying is a moral imperative. These are considered universal principles rooted in the enlightenment era, where critical thinking has enabled moral and political progress by emphasizing the importance of preserving life.
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