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The best-known systems of normative ethics are the one-receptor systems I described in chapter 6: utilitarianism (which tells us to maximize overall welfare) and deontology (which in its Kantian form tells us to make the rights and autonomy of others paramount).
Jonathan Haidt • The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion
previous decisions. Only 22 percent voted for option C, while 78 percent chose option D, the risky strategy. Most doctors were now acting just like Frank: they were rejecting a guaranteed gain in order to participate in a questionable gamble. Of course, this is a ridiculous shift in preference. The two different questions examine identical dilemmas
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Natural Law: Foundational Principles and Implications
Natural Law: A Study Guide
Part 1: Foundations
Key Concepts:
Natural Law: Inherent, existing conditions in nature that are binding and immutable, originating from the spiritual domain (the realm of spirit or God) and manifesting in the physical realm.
Neter-al: Breakdown of the word "natural" from Eg
John Glass • Mirror Bacteria Research Poses Significant Risks, Dozens of Scientists Warn
Ultimately, he says, neuroscience will—and should —dictate human values.
Sally Satel • Brainwashed: The Seductive Appeal of Mindless Neuroscience
The role of luck, therefore, appears decisive.
Sam Harris • Free Will
neuroscience / learning / cognition
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