To deal with these situations, there is no better tool than utilitarianism, for it makes those trade-offs explicit and ...

Is morality – and happiness – determined by how you affect the people around you? Shutterstock It is a word we hear from time to time, but few of us know what it means. Utilitarianism is the method ...

The consequences of our actions are important. They matter. But if the utilitarian is right, then consequences are all that matters. Is this correct? The main principle of utilitarian moral theory, ...

An approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions that is informed by the ethical theory of utilitarianism would lead to better outcomes for human development, equity, and the climate, according to a ...

A healthcare worker in green scrubs stands in the middle of an intersection, staring down a traffic jam of screaming protesters demanding a return to their livelihoods and liberties. The photograph, ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...