 Thus, from a consequentialist standpoint, a morally right act (or omission) is one that will produce a good outcome, or consequence.In his 2010 book, "The Moral Landscape", Sam Harris describes a utilitarian science of morality.Freethought is a philosophical viewpoint that holds that opinions should be formed on the basis of science, logic, and reason, and should not be influenced by authority, tradition, or other dogmas.