The Greatest Good

On today's episode, we examine the surprising history of the most controversial theory in ethics: Utilitarianism. According to utilitarianism, the right decision is the one that brings about the greatest good, understood as the greatest happiness. This reasoning is fundamental to how we make choices every day. Still, utilitarianism has long been the most controversial ethical theory in history. It's both strongly supported by leading ethicists and frequently decried as immoral. In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of the ethical approach. Our guest is Ryan Darr, a professor at Yale's School of Divinity.