Moral Arc: How Science Makes Us Better People

from michaelg16

Though I certainly don't object to the premise or "arc" of this overlong book, I found the details poorly argued and the references strangely shallow and weak. Why such heavy reliance on the over-cited Steven Pinker? And the tacky overuse of Michael Shermer - the author of the book under review -...

from nmele

Although I agree with much of what Shermer says, I found many flaws in his arguments. Still, this is a fascinating book to read, if a frustrating one.

from zimbawilson

Michael Shermer has written a very thorough examination of the history, science and progression of morality in human existence. While it is well written and accessible there is just so much information to consume I felt like I needed to take notes from chapter to chapter to keep the actual theme ...

from ehines

I am a Michael Shermer fan. I don't always agree with him, but I generally find him a judicious and enlightening writer on scientific and philosophical issues. The Moral Arc, though, was something of a disappointment for me. In earlier books, Shermer concentrated himself on a fairly specific set ...

from lpg3d

The Moral Arc: How Science and Reason Lead Humanity toward Truth, Justice, and Freedom by Michael Shermer is an extraordinary look into where morals come from, how science and reasoning have lead the way to our current morals, and where morals may be heading in the future. To say that we humans h...