Christian philosopher and blogger Dr Glenn Peoples is coming to Auckland to give a public talk entitled “Science and Morality: Is there a Naturalistic Basis of Moral Truth?” This talk will examine the claims of the new atheism, particularly the work of Sam Harris. Dr Peoples will ask, can the natural world tell us what is right and wrong, without need for God? Can moral facts be grounded scientifically? He will argue that the attempt to ground morality outside of God ultimately fails. An opportunity for questions and answers will follow the talk.

The talk will be held at the University of Auckland on Monday 6 September from 7-9pm in LIB 15 (in the main campus library basement at 5 Alfred St, Auckland City). Admission is free and is open to anyone. We do advise that you arrive early to locate parking and to obtain a good seat.

If you enjoyed the panel discussions and the debate we organised earlier this year on Auckland’s campus, you should enjoy this event.

Dr Glenn Peoples is a graduate in theology (BD) from the Bible College of New Zealand and has a masters degree (MTHeol) and a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Otago. For over ten years he has been writing and speaking, both in New Zealand and abroad, on intellectual issues that Christians face, including the place of faith in the public square, justice and human rights and the reasons for Christian belief. He lives in Dunedin with his wife Ruth and their four children and he blogs at “Say Hello to my Little Friend: The Beretta Blog and Podcast“

This event is brought to you by Thinking Matters, in association with Evangelical Union. Here is the event’s Facebook Page.

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