T. M. Scanlon

T. M. Scanlon was a philosopher best known for his work on moral philosophy and ethics. He developed an approach called "contractualism," which suggests that morality is based on principles that no one could reasonably reject as a basis for cooperation and coexistence. In simple terms, Scanlon's idea is that an action is right or wrong depending on whether it could be justified to others under fair and reasonable standards. His work emphasizes that moral decisions should be guided by principles we could all agree upon, fostering mutual respect and moral justification.