In this lecture, Dr. Shermer integrates several strands of thought on the evolution of morality, ethics, the history of civilization, and how to be good without god by creating a society that accentuates the positive aspects of human nature while attenuating the negative aspects. He shows how and why both liberal democracy and free trade lead to better societies and that we can “rise above” our inner demons by bringing out the better angels of our nature.
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Topics addressed: evolution and/or creationism • morality
Resource type: powerpoint and keynote presentations
Academic discipline: psychology
Academic level: college and university
Resource type: powerpoint and keynote presentations
Academic discipline: psychology
Academic level: college and university
