In cases where significant moral principles conflict, one possible way to resolve the conflict is if one of them is absolute and always overrides the others.  Are there any such absolutes?  Dr. Perry shows why religion is not helpful in that regard, and why it makes more sense to consider a cluster of prima facie moral principles, rather than any absolutes.

In cases where significant moral principles conflict, one possible way to resolve the conflict is if one of them is absolute and always overrides the others. Are there any such absolutes? Dr. Perry shows why religion is not helpful in that regard, and why it makes more sense to consider a cluster of prima facie moral principles, rather than any absolutes.

In cases where significant moral principles conflict, one possible way to resolve the conflict is if one of them is absolute and always overrides the others. &nbsp;Are there any such absolutes? &nbsp;Dr. Perry shows why religion is not helpful in that regard, and why it makes more sense to consider a cluster of prima facie moral principles, rather than any absolutes.

#4: Are Any Moral Principles Absolute?

This podcast series explores a wide range of practical ethical questions, hosted by Dr. David Perry, Director of the Practical Ethics Institute. Dr. Perry earned a Ph.D. in ethics from the University of Chicago Divinity School, taught ethics in undergraduate and graduate schools for 24 years, and published a book and over 50 articles in the field.

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#4: Are Any Moral Principles Absolute?

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