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Utilitarian Ethics
Utilitarian Ethics
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Anthony Quinton's concise study of utilitarianism, which has been long been unavailable, is generally acknowledged as the best introduction to the subject. This edition includes a new preface surveying recent developments.
The book begins with a definition of utilitarianism, and goes on to consider hedonism as a criterion of value and theory of motivation. Early hedonism is surveyed, followed by the emergence of utilitarianism proper with Hume, Tucker and Paley. The contributions of Bentham, James Mill and J.S. Mill are analyzed, with particular attention to J.S. Mill's arguments concerning the sanction of morality, the proof of the principle of utility and the question of justice and utility. The criticisms of Grote, Sidgwick, Moore and later writers are also appraised.
Author: Anthony Quinton
Publisher: Open Court
Published: 05/28/1988
Pages: 123
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 8.72h x 5.64w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9780812690521
The book begins with a definition of utilitarianism, and goes on to consider hedonism as a criterion of value and theory of motivation. Early hedonism is surveyed, followed by the emergence of utilitarianism proper with Hume, Tucker and Paley. The contributions of Bentham, James Mill and J.S. Mill are analyzed, with particular attention to J.S. Mill's arguments concerning the sanction of morality, the proof of the principle of utility and the question of justice and utility. The criticisms of Grote, Sidgwick, Moore and later writers are also appraised.
Author: Anthony Quinton
Publisher: Open Court
Published: 05/28/1988
Pages: 123
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 8.72h x 5.64w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9780812690521
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