
Philosophy & public policy: lessons from COVID-19
UCL Philosophy Professor James Wilson explores the philosophical public health implications of the coronavirus.
I’m a philosopher of public health. Like most philosophers, I generally tend to take my time in thinking about problems. Philosophers pride ourselves on the carefulness and disinterestedness of our reasoning about ethical principles – seeking to make recommendations impartially rather than on the basis of whim, or the feelings of the moment. Continue reading Philosophy & public policy: lessons from COVID-19