Science & Moral Philosophy
Who argued science can determine morality?
Sam Harris
What is methodological naturalism?
Science studies only natural causes.
What is the anthropic principle?
The universe is fine-tuned for life.
What is transhumanism?
Using technology to improve humans.
What is the “image of God”?
Humans reflect God.
What did Albert Einstein say about science and morality?
Science explains facts but cannot create moral values.
Does science deny God?
No, it just does not study God.
What does fine-tuning mean?
Small changes would make life impossible.
Give one example of human enhancement.
Artificial organs or increased intelligence.
Give one meaning of the image of God.
Humans can think, relate, or create.
What is David Hume’s “is vs ought” problem?
You cannot move from facts to moral rules.
What is scientism?
The belief science is the only way to know truth.
What is the multiverse idea?
Many universes may exist; we are in one that supports life.
What is one benefit of transhumanism?
Better health or longer life.
What is the problem of suffering in evolution?
Evolution involves pain and death.
What is Harris’s main idea about morality?
Morality is about improving human well-being.
Why is scientism criticized?
Because it is not a scientific claim itself.
Why do some think fine-tuning supports belief in God?
It looks like the universe was designed.
What is one risk of transhumanism?
Misuse or inequality.
What is theodicy?
Explaining why suffering exists if God is good.
Why is Harris criticized?
Because “well-being” is a belief, not scientifically proven.
Can science answer all questions? Why or why not?
No, it cannot answer meaning, purpose, or morality.
Why doesn’t fine-tuning prove God?
Other explanations (like multiverse) are possible.
Why do some say transhumanism is “playing God”?
Humans are trying to control and redesign human nature.
How do some Christians respond to suffering?
God suffers with creation and will bring future restoration.