Hugh McLachlan

Hugh McLachlan of Professor Emeritus of Applied Philosophy at Glasgow Caledonian University. Among his books are Social Justice, Human Rights and Public Policy and (with J. Kim Swales) From the Womb to the Tomb: Issues in Medical Ethics.

Prophecy versus prediction: when experts are no longer experts

When does an expert become a prophet in the age of post-truth politics?

By Hugh McLachlan

/ 30 May 2017

Does the theory of a natural right of self-defence justify the lethal use of drones?

John Locke’s theory of self-defence falls short in justifying drone strike killings of innocent bystanders.

By Hugh McLachlan

/ 21 Sep 2015

The burdensome should be allowed to seek help to kill themselves

Should assisted suicide be legalised?

By Hugh McLachlan

/ 21 Sep 2015

In the name of deterrence

The UK government has adopted the TINA (there is no alternative) principle to the non-payment of ransoms. But is it actually effective?

By Hugh McLachlan, John Houston and Kim Swales

/ 5 Aug 2015