Ariel Pontes

Secular-humanist, web developer, occasional blogger. Interested in philosophy, science, tech, internet, free culture, social change, etc.

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Moral illusions

by Ariel Pontes
February 14, 2021November 7, 2021

Why disagreements don’t prove morality is relative

Natural rights and moral desert

by Ariel Pontes
February 1, 2021November 7, 2021

Why we should avoid unverifiable moral claims

A forgiving utilitarianism

by Ariel Pontes
January 17, 2021November 7, 2021

Why utilitarianism is not as demanding as you may think

Utilitarianism is not unfair

by Ariel Pontes
January 12, 2021November 7, 2021

Why exploiting minorities is not utilitarian

Pragmatic utilitarianism

by Ariel Pontes
January 3, 2021November 7, 2021

Why some types of suffering deserve more attention than others

Evil doctor

Rule utilitarianism

by Ariel Pontes
December 24, 2020November 7, 2021

Should we ever break rules for the greater good?

Man worried after having run over a kid.

The moral relevance of intentions

by Ariel Pontes
December 13, 2020November 7, 2021

Why intentions are important even for utilitarians

Aristotle statue

Cultivating virtues is utilitarian

by Ariel Pontes
December 4, 2020November 7, 2021

Virtues are traits that contribute to a better society

BDSM toys on red sheets

Are pain and pleasure all that matters?

by Ariel Pontes
December 1, 2020November 7, 2021

What utilitarians mean when they promote pleasure over pain

Abortion is harmless

by Ariel Pontes
November 1, 2020November 2, 2020

Why the abortion debate shouldn’t be about rights

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