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The moral landscape : how science can determine human values

by Sam Harris

This work explores the intersection of science and ethics, arguing that empirical research can establish objective moral values. It analyses cognitive studies and neurological data to propose a secular framework for improving human well-being.

Accession 3957 ISBN 9781439171219 Publisher Free Press
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