Answers Quote by Sam Harris
“There must be right and wrong answers to questions of morality and values that potentially fall within the purview of science. On this view, some people and cultures will be right (to a greater or lesser degree), and some will be wrong, with respect to what they deem important in life.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Moral Landscape, Sam Harris, 2010
Science can address some moral questions, but cultural views affect judgments of right and wrong.
In simple terms: Science can inform morality, yet cultural differences persist.
Key Takeaway
Use scientific insight while respecting cultural diversity.
Themes
morality
science
culture
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- bioethics debates
- public policy
- cross‑cultural dialogue
- education curricula
Key Concepts
ethical relativism
empiricism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can science and culture collaborate on ethics?
- What limits exist for scientific moral authority?
A Different Perspective
Science cannot resolve all moral disputes alone.
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