The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values
Author: Sam Harris
Sam Harris’ first book, The End of Faith, ignited a worldwide debate about the validity of religion. In the aftermath, Harris discovered that most people – from religious fundamentalists to non-believing scientists – agree on one point: science has nothing to say on the subject of human values. Indeed, our failure to address questions of meaning and morality through scienc….Read More
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