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The Moral Landscape

The Moral Landscape

How Science Can Determine Human Values
PhilosophyPolitics & Society
Pages
338
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

Sam Harris challenges conventional thinking about morality, arguing that science can provide a foundation for objective ethical values. He explores the neurological basis of decision-making and advocates for using scientific understanding to promote human well-being. This book presents a compelling case for a more rational approach to ethics, even for those who may not agree with every point.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Thought-ProvokingIntellectualReflectivePhilosophical

Genres

Philosophy Politics & Society Science Philosophy & Religion Sociology

About the author

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Sam Harris

Sam Harris (born 1967) is an American non-fiction writer, neuroscientist and proponent of scientific skepticism. He is the author of The End of Faith (2004), which won the 2005 PEN/Martha Albrand Award, and Letter to a Christian Nation (2006), a rejoinder to the criticism his first book attracted. ([Source][1]) [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Harris_(author)

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this book based on the author's academic research?

    The book is an adaptation of the author's 2009 doctoral thesis in cognitive neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles, which shared the same title.

  • Did the author host a public challenge regarding the book's arguments?

    Following significant criticism, the author issued a public challenge in 2013 inviting readers to submit essays refuting the book's central thesis, with a cash prize awarded to the winning entry.

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