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    Sam Harris' Scientific Approach to Morality

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    Explore how neuroscientist Sam Harris challenges traditional ethics by arguing science can determine human values. We examine his 'moral landscape' theory, where well-being forms the objective foundation for moral reasoning.

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    Values are really just facts about the well-being of conscious creatures. If we can use science to understand what promotes well-being and what causes suffering, we can make objective claims about morality.

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