Dr. Wayne Sumner
Fellow
Current Employer
University of Toronto
Election Year
1990
Academy
Academy of the Arts and Humanities
Discipline
Philosophy / Ethics
Department
Department of Philosophy
Keywords
Ethical theories, bioethics, environmental ethics, political theory, legal theory
Sumner, with an interest and footing in applied ethics remarkable for a philosopher of great theoretical powers, has made outstanding contributions to the characterization and defence of utilitarianism; and
also to the analysis and firm delimitation of moral rights. On both subjects, and on the practical question of abortion as well, he has established himself as a leading figure in contemporary philosophical discussion.
also to the analysis and firm delimitation of moral rights. On both subjects, and on the practical question of abortion as well, he has established himself as a leading figure in contemporary philosophical discussion.