The origins of morality do not matter | Razib Khan

The origins of morality do not matter | Razib Khan

Mothers will makes sacrifices for their children, whether they believe in God, karma, or a mindless evolutionary process

Is morality meaningless when its natural foundations are exposed? No, unlike the naked emperor there is a clear substance to the genius of human ethical intuitions. Ancient man believed that this vigour must have been imparted by the gods, but modern man has attempted to trace back its origins to our animal past.

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Razib Khan