Against moral arithmetic
The essay Against Moral Arithmetic challenges the tendency to quantify the value of human life in numerical terms, exploring the limitations of consequentialism and utilitarianism in ethics. Through an analysis of the Trolley Problem and the theories of philosophers such as Peter Singer, Immanuel Kant, and Judith Jarvis Thomson, it argues that moral decisions cannot be reduced to an arithmetic calculation of well-being. Instead, it advocates for a more human and contextual perspective that recognizes the uniqueness of each life and rejects the instrumentalization of individuals in the name of collective good. Continue reading Against moral arithmetic
