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The Moral Landscape
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LENGTH6 hrs and 47 mins
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RELEASE DATE04-07-11
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
Sam Harris has discovered that most people, from secular scientists to religious fundamentalists, agree on one point: science has nothing to say on the subject of human values. Indeed, science’s failure to address questions of meaning and morality has become the primary justification for religious faith. The underlying claim is that while science is the best authority on the workings of the physical universe, religion is the best authority on meaning, values, morality, and leading a good life. Sam Harris shows us that this is not only untrue; it cannot possibly be true.
Bringing a fresh, secular perspective to age-old questions of right and wrong, and good and evil, Harris shows that we know enough about the human brain and how it reacts to events in the world to say that there are right and wrong answers to the most pressing questions of human life. Because such answers exist, moral relativism is simply false – and comes at increasing cost to humanity.
Using his expertise in philosophy and neuroscience, along with his experience on the front lines of the cultural war between science and religion, Harris delivers an explosive argument about the future of science, and about the real basis of human relationships.
©2011 Sam Harris (P)2011 Random House Audiobooks
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What Members Say
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"Enlightening and informative."
Would you listen to The Moral Landscape again? Why?I've already listened to this book twice and think it will get another couple of run throughs. There is a whole new level of clarity to this books subject matter, it has given my general assumptions I make about life a good shake up. I feel like I know myself and the world better for listening to this book.
Any additional comments?I'm not usually too keen on the books that the author narrates themselves but Sam Harris does a good job. It possibly would have been improved upon by a professional narrator but it does not detract from the book.
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"The most important thinker of our time"
If you could sum up The Moral Landscape in three words, what would they be?Probably the most elucidating book ever. The very idea that science can contribute to and has something to say about morality is eye-opening. I recommended this book for my brother who just entered medical school. Harris's arguments are overwhelmingly persuasive and if, God forbid ;), he died today, his contribution to society would have equalled 50,000 lifetimes of ordinary men. Bravo, Mr. Harris. I'm still speechless.
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"Good Intellectual Discourse"
Sam Harris provides a comprehensive view and does not shy away from controversial topics. I've watched videos of him and this book portrays his typical style of confronting and sharing of information. Style is not lost as it also read by him. I strongly recommend this title.
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"Science is the closest thing to finding what moral"
Where does The Moral Landscape rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?It's one of the top books I've listened, and will enjoy repeating the experience again.
What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?Realizing that we have more power, knowledge and vision now to discover and understand fundamental truths about our lives, such as morality, values and spirituality. We're underestimating ourselves and let people from 3000 years ago decide what's wrong and right for us.
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"has he ever been offered the peace nobel price"
Would you consider the audio edition of The Moral Landscape to be better than the print version?no
What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?cutting edge truth without frills
What about Sam Harris’s performance did you like?yes
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?happy clarity without emotional dribble
Any additional comments?recommended reading for all who believe in Father Christmas and the tooth fairy and for the clergy
0 of 1 people found this review helpful