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What are “laws of physics”?
In Sam Harris’s interview with Lawrence Krauss, regarding Krauss’s new book “A Universe from Nothing” (I haven’t read the book yet, it’s on order), Sam asks: “You have described three gradations of nothing — empty space, the absence of space, … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Science
Tagged Edward Feser, Lawrence Krauss, laws of physics, Sam Harris
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Science can answer morality questions
The claim is so often made that it has become a cliche: “Science cannot tell you what you ought to do”. The mantra that morality is a domain to which science has no access is oft-repeated by the religious, anxious … Continue reading
Posted in Atheism, Philosophy, Religion, Science
Tagged ethics, morality, Sam Harris, scientism, utilitarianism, William Lane Craig
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