25 Can we bridge the gap between scientific facts and moral values?

Lifelong Learning With A. A. Khatana · Sep 10, 2026 · 24m

We are constantly caught between the physical laws of cause and effect and our deep internal conviction that we are responsible for our choices. If we are nothing more than complex biological machines, then our sense of moral duty is a total illusion.In this episode, we unpack how classical philosophers responded to the twin threats of moral skepticism and physical determinism. We examine the moderate realist view that connects what a thing is to what it is supposed to do. By distinguishing between universal human needs and individual subjective cravings, we discover a logical pathway that…