Is Morality Real? | Shaun Stanley

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Is Morality Real? | Shaun Stanley

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May 9, 2021

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Should we care whether we cause others suffering? Do we have duties or obligations to others? Shaun Stanley thinks there are no moral reasons for action. Do you think morality is real?

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May 9, 2021

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Thought experiments and conversations with philosophers. Hosted by Dr Jason Werbeloff and Mark Oppenheimer.

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Is Morality Real? | Shaun Stanley

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