Articles by Jonathan Leighton
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The Battle for Compassion
Jonathan Leighton – TRANSCEND Media Service,
1 Aug 2016
A short film by Jonathan Leighton about what matters and how we can have greater impact in shaping a gentler future for our planet. The film draws on key ideas from his book, ‘The Battle for Compassion: Ethics in an Apathetic Universe.’ He advocates the reduction of intense human and animal suffering as our highest ethical priority, and the creation of compassionate and rational decision-making structures that meet the needs of all.
→ read full articleThe Ethics of Impact
Jonathan Leighton – Huff Post,
6 Apr 2015
When we consider how to ensure that our well-intentioned actions have meaningful impact, ethical reflections take on a central and critical importance. They force us to reconsider our priorities and to question some of the assumptions our society has inherited from past generations.
→ read full articleThe Battle for Compassion – A Short Film
Jonathan Leighton – TRANSCEND Media Service,
30 Mar 2015
Mar 16, 2015 – The Battle for Compassion is a film by Jonathan Leighton about what matters and how we can have greater impact in shaping a gentler future for our planet. He advocates the reduction of intense human and animal suffering as our highest ethical priority, and the creation of compassionate and rational decision-making structures that meet the needs of all.
→ read full article