Overview
Explore the evolution of morality in this insightful interview with Dr. Oliver Scott Curry, Senior Researcher at the University of Oxford's Institute of Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology. Delve into Dr. Curry's research on 'morality as cooperation' and his comprehensive cross-cultural survey of moral values. Discover how morals, ethics, and altruism may have developed through evolutionary processes. Learn about the concept of a core morality, the challenges of moral relativism, and the potential for a 'perfect standard' in ethics. Gain insights into the religious perspective on morality and understand the ongoing research projects in this fascinating field of study.
Syllabus
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What does your research entail?
How did you become interested in the subject of morality?
Did you have a religious upbringing?
A 'perfect standard'?
Pushback from the religious?
A core morality
Moral relativism
Upcoming projects
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