Science can answer moral questions

~ Jason Schwartz
Recently, I’ve had a few posts arguing that values are critical for making meaning of evidence and that values are embedded in scientific research. I suppose one point I’ve been making is that those who claim to be objective may believe that they are objective, but they are not.

Sam Harris argues for objectivity in morality and values.

http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf

Much of my worldview predisposes me to be sympathetic with his argument, but I find his sauce to be pretty weak. This may seem like a diversion, but isn’t this often what we’re talking about when we translate research to policy?

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I have been an addiction professional and social worker since 1994. I started blogging in 2005 as the Clinical Director at Dawn Farm. I currently serve as the Director of Social Work and Spiritual Care for a healthcare system. I've also served as the Director of Behavioral Health at another hospital. I'm also a lecturer at Eastern Michigan University’s School of Social Work. Views expressed here are my own. Keep in mind that the field, the contexts in which the field operates, and my views have changed over time.