Atheism, empathy, and morality | Dawkins: Sex, Death and the Meaning of Life

Richard Dawkins explores empathy as the basis for non-religious morality.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 2'25''
  • Broadcast year: 2012
Curriculum Connection
  • Religious Education | Atheism | Relationships and families | Morality and Relationships
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  • Provider: Channel 4
  • Channel: Channel 4
  • Programme: Dawkins: Sex, Death and the Meaning of Life
  • Episode: Part 1: Sin
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