Harm

Is Profit a Sufficient Defence for Harm?

Businesses must remain financially viable, and profit can reward risk, investment and useful production. The ethical problem arises when profitability is presented as a complete defence for suffering imposed upon others.

Is Doing Nothing a Moral Decision?

People often distinguish harmful action from doing nothing. Yet choosing not to intervene can still affect what happens, especially where a person has knowledge, power or responsibility.

Is It Ever Right to Harm One Person to Save Many?

Moral dilemmas sometimes ask whether one person may be harmed to save a larger number. The answer depends upon necessity, consent, responsibility, uncertainty and whether the person is being deliberately used.