The Moral Landscape

How Science Can Determine Human Values

This book argues that science can and should be the ultimate authority in determining human values and morality. The author contends that questions about morality and human well-being can be answered through the empirical study of the brain and human experience rather than relying on religion or philosophy alone. By bridging the gap between descriptive science and prescriptive ethics, the text explores how neuroscience and reason can guide society toward optimal states of flourishing.

by Sam Harris

Bantam · First published 2010 · 291 pages