Philosophy

Can the scientific worldview provide a complete understanding of the human experience?

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The scientific view can help us with the “means” but not the “ends”. Any stance on ethics can only be bolstered by science, but such a stance must grow from a philosophical root.

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That's a great question. I guess those that study philosophy consciously will make more conscious decisions. I think the key to this is actively choosing between opposing stances. Trouble is that most of the population adopts a standpoint subconsciously, through diffusion in the environment. Scientists included.

How do you think most scientists choose ethical positions? Do you think it's a conscious, deliberate choice?