thecelcollector
thecelcollector t1_ivcc01w wrote
Reply to comment by gmthisfeller in Michael Shermer argues that science can determine many of our moral values. Morality is aimed at protecting certain human desires, like avoidance of harm (e.g. torture, slavery). Science helps us determine what these desires are and how to best achieve them. by Ma3Ke4Li3
Very basic value judgments. I'd say one would be that there is such a thing as good or bad.
thecelcollector t1_ivbksio wrote
Reply to Michael Shermer argues that science can determine many of our moral values. Morality is aimed at protecting certain human desires, like avoidance of harm (e.g. torture, slavery). Science helps us determine what these desires are and how to best achieve them. by Ma3Ke4Li3
There is no such thing as a provable moral axiom. That's why they're called axioms.
thecelcollector t1_ivbkfog wrote
Reply to comment by betaray in Michael Shermer argues that science can determine many of our moral values. Morality is aimed at protecting certain human desires, like avoidance of harm (e.g. torture, slavery). Science helps us determine what these desires are and how to best achieve them. by Ma3Ke4Li3
It is right for me to bathe my child. It is not right for you to bathe my child.
thecelcollector t1_jadjrrx wrote
Reply to comment by AboveAverageIQtoo in [homemade] lobster by Professional_End5908
All he's missing is a glass of ice cold choccy milk.