by James Gordon | Mar 3, 2020 | Opinion
One of the up-and-coming New Testament scholars in the United States was asked in a Facebook profile to name the most influential mentor or teacher he encountered. The name he gave was Luke Timothy Johnson, one of the more prolific scholars on early Christianity. One...
by Gordon King | Aug 16, 2017 | Opinion
The utilitarian approach to ethics is important for its commitment to equality. There are no special interest people or groups. The happiness of each person is measured in an equivalent manner. This characteristic appears commendable in giving voice to the voiceless...
by Gordon King | Aug 14, 2017 | Opinion
What action will result in the greatest happiness for the largest number of people? This is the critical question utilitarian ethics uses to address moral dilemmas. Based on this defining question, we can make several initial observations: 1. Attention is focused on...