b. 1935
David Lyons is an American legal and moral philosopher, Professor Emeritus at Boston University, known for his work on utilitarianism, legal theory, and moral rights. His scholarship bridges analytic ethics and jurisprudence, with significant contributions to understanding the relationship between law, morality, and rights.
Authored 'Forms and Limits of Utilitarianism' (1965), a seminal analysis of utilitarian theory
Developed influential work distinguishing moral and legal rights in 'Rights, Welfare, and Mill's Moral Theory'
Contributed foundational scholarship on the interpretation of John Stuart Mill's ethics
Advanced analytic jurisprudence through 'Ethics and the Rule of Law'
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Law at Boston University