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The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values

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Book Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author Sam Harris’s first book, The End of Faith, ignited a worldwide debate about the validity of religion. In the aftermath, Harris discovered that most people—from religious fundamentalists to non-believing scientists—agree on one point: science has nothing to say on the subject of human values. Indeed, our failure to address questions of meaning and morality through science has now become the primary justification for religious faith.In this highly controversial book, Sam Harris seeks to link morality to the rest of human knowledge. Defining morality in terms of human and animal well-being, Harris argues that science can do more than tell how we are; it can, in principle, tell us how we ought to be. In his view, moral relativism is simply false—and comes at an increasing cost to humanity. And the intrusions of religion into the sphere of human values can be finally repelled: for just as there is no such thing as Christian physics or Muslim algebra, there can be no Christian or Muslim morality. Using his expertise in philosophy and neuroscience, along with his experience on the front lines of our “culture wars,” Harris delivers a game-changing book about the future of science and about the real basis of human cooperation.

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Introducing The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values, a groundbreaking book by acclaimed author Sam Harris. In this thought-provoking masterpiece, Harris uncovers the undeniable truth that science has the power to determine the very essence of our human values. Join the worldwide debate that was ignited by Harris' previous bestseller, The End of Faith, and discover why science holds the key to answering questions of meaning and morality.

Unlike many other books on morality, Harris boldly challenges the notion that science has nothing to say on the subject. By defining morality in terms of human and animal well-being, he convincingly argues that science goes further than simply describing who we are; it has the potential to guide us on how we should be. Gone are the days of moral relativism, as Harris exposes the tremendous cost that this flawed thinking inflicts upon humanity.

Religious faith has long claimed authority over human values, but Harris decisively asserts that this intrusion can be repelled once and for all. As there is no such thing as Christian physics or Muslim algebra, there can be no Christian or Muslim morality. In his unique combination of philosophy and neuroscience, Harris presents a compelling case that will revolutionize how we view the future of science and the true basis of human cooperation.

Discover the power of connecting morality with the rest of human knowledge. Don't miss out on the game-changing insights that can be found in The Moral Landscape by Sam Harris. Embrace the future and join the growing community of individuals who are ready to redefine the foundations of human values. To embark on this intellectual journey, click here.

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