The Hijacking of Morality
Morality has been hijacked. But how and by whom has it been hijacked? To understand this, we first need to understand what morality is about.
Ethics
Ethics is the branch of philosophy that concerns itself with how people should live and behave. Here you will find articles on moral issues, the basis of morality, and moral virtue.
Robust Multiculturalism vs Rabid Monoculturalism
A robust multiculturalism has to ground itself in universal values, not in cultural relativism.
Bad Ideas vs Bad People
Sam Harris has said, There aren’t a lot of bad people. There are a lot of bad ideas, and bad ideas are worse than bad people, ’cause bad ideas are contagious, bad ideas get good people to do horrible things.
I want to highlight and elaborate on this.
Why some Christians and Muslims should be Anti-Natalists
Anti-natalism is the position that procreation is morally wrong, and I believe that some Christians and Muslims should be anti-natalists. Let me stress the word some here. I specifically have in mind those Christians and Muslims who believe in eternal damnation in Hell.
The Explanatory Failure of Benatar’s Asymmetry – Part 3
The Explanatory Failure of Benatar’s Asymmetry – Part 2
The Explanatory Failure of Benatar’s Asymmetry – Part 1
The Double Standard Behind Benatar’s Asymmetry Argument for Anti-Natalism
If you don’t believe in God, why live?
Is life meaningless or worthless without God? No, meaningful lives are available even without God, and life is the sort of thing that is inherently worthwhile. This article, and its accompanying video, explain why the lives of atheists can be both meaningful and worthwhile.
The Moral Landscape’s Definition of Good
