Moral questions may not have objective answerswhether revealed by God or by sciencebut they do have rational ones, answers rooted in a rationality that emerges out of social need. That rationality can only be discovered through exercising the human potential for rational dialogue, the potential for thinking about the world, and for discussing, debating and persuading others. Values can never be entirely wrenched apart from facts; but neither can they be collapsed into facts. It is the existence of humans as moral agents that allows us to act as the bridge between facts and values.

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Kenan Malik was British writer. Kenan Malik is a British writer, lecturer and broadcaster, trained in neurobiology and the history of science. As an academic author, his focus is on the philosophy of biology, and contemporary theories of multiculturalism, pluralism, and race. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Religion — Exploring belief systems, worship, and spiritual practice
  • Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection

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