Jonathan Glover

Jonathan Glover (born 1941) is a British philosopher renowned for his contributions to the field of ethics. He holds a professorship in ethics at King's College London and is affiliated with prestigious institutions such as the Hastings Center and the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics. Glover's philosophical work often delves into complex moral dilemmas, examining issues of life and death, responsibility, and the nature of humanity. His book "Causing Death and Saving Lives" (1977) critically analyzes various ethical issues, including abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment, adopting a consequentialist approach while acknowledging Kantian principles. In "Humanity: A Moral History of the Twentieth Century" (1999), he explores the psychological factors behind human cruelty and the potential for moral traditions to restrain such behavior, drawing on historical examples of atrocities. Glover also served on a panel for the European Commission on embryo research and assisted reproduction in 1989. In recognition of his significant contributions to bioethics, he was awarded the Dan David Prize in 2018.