Suffering-focused Ethics

Suffering-focused ethics is a moral approach that prioritizes reducing suffering as the highest good. It emphasizes that causing less pain and distress, whether to humans or other beings, is the primary goal of ethical decision-making. This perspective suggests that actions should be judged by how much they minimize suffering, rather than solely promoting happiness, justice, or other values. It encourages compassion and careful consideration of the impact on all sentient beings, aiming to create a more compassionate and less painful world.