A Miserable Argument

Authors

Mark Warren, Daemen UniversityFollow

Department

Philosophy & Religious Studies

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Source

In Sam Harris: Critical Responses

Publication Date

2023

Volume

2

First Page

115

Last Page

125

Abstract

In his arguments that science itself can answer moral questions, Sam Harris often appeals to our intuitions about the badness of suffering. If we share these intuitions, Harris argues, we’ve taken a significant step in conceding to a basically utilitarian worldview. In this chapter, I critically assess Harris’ arguments and find them deeply wanting.

Recommended Citation

Warren, M. (2023). “A Miserable Argument.” In Sam Harris: Critical Responses, ed. by S. Woien, Vol. 2, Carus Books, 115–125.

https://philpapers.org/rec/WARAMA-10