Agreeing to Disagree

Some people believe that, “In an ideal world, disagreements would not exist”, and that “‘agreeing to disagree’ is a sign of mutual disrespect and contempt.” Others disagree. I believe that agreeing to disagree is a sign of respect and a practical necessity.

A Scientific Approach to Morals and Ethics

Ethical axioms are found and tested not very differently from the axioms of science. Truth is what stands the test of experience. — Albert Einstein
The traditional view is that science has nothing to say about ethics and morality. Science tells us what is and morality tells us what ought to be. You can’t get ought [...]

Facts and Values

It is often said that science is about facts (what is) and religion is about values (what ought to be). The fact-value distinction is usually attributed to David Hume, and it is argued that the distinction has helped to protect science and the search for truth from religious biases and dogmatism. On the other hand, [...]