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Science Can Answer Moral Questions

TED-Ed via YouTube

Overview

This course explores how science can provide answers to moral questions and be an authority on moral issues, shaping human values and defining a good life. It discusses the relationship between facts and values, the different levels of analysis in moral questions, and the concept of a moral landscape. The teaching method involves a talk by Sam Harris, and the intended audience includes individuals interested in the intersection of science and morality.

Syllabus

Intro
Facts and Values
A Continuum of Facts
Many Levels of Analysis
A Moral Landscape
Moral Experts?

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TED-Ed

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