Special report: Morality put to the test - New Scientist 
Can science determine morality? It can and should, according to a special feature in New Scientist. Until recently, morality was the special preserve of philosophers and theologians. However, modern science is showing us the true basis of morality, which is variously regarded as neurology, evolution or genetics.
Admittedly, this is a fearsome thought for people who believe that morality collapses without a divine leglislator. However, Harvard University’s Fiery Cushman insists that this is not so: “Rather, by unmasking our minds as the authors of morality, we may be better able to bend its narrative arc towards a happy end.” In fact, he says, “By recognising morality as a property of the mind, we gain a magical power of control over its future.”Related:
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