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.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Facts and Values
A Continuum of Facts
Many Levels of Analysis
A Moral Landscape
Moral Experts?
Taught by
TED-Ed