Utilitarianism (Great Books in Philosophy) - Softcover

John Stuart Mill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0879753765 ISBN 13: 9780879753764

Publisher: Prometheus, 1987

Synopsis

John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism is one of the most important, controversial, and suggestive works of moral philosophy ever written. Mill defends the view that all human action should produce the greatest happiness overall, and that happiness itself is to be understood as consisting in 'higher' and 'lower' pleasures. This volume uses the 1871 edition of the text, the last to be published in Mill's lifetime. The text is preceded by a comprehensive introduction assessing Mill's philosophy and the alternatives to utilitarianism, and discussing some of the specific issues Mill raises in Utilitarianism. This volume also includes an analysis of the text, substantial endnotes, suggestions for further reading, and a full bibliography.

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Review:

Adding the selections from the Speech on Capital Punishment is an excellent idea. --Mark Migotti, University of Calgary

Book Description:

Reissued in its corrected 1864 second edition, this work by the philosopher John Stuart Mill (1806–73) argues for a utilitarian theory of morality, refining Bentham's 'greatest happiness' principle and defending it from common criticisms. Mill's key discussion on the topic, it remains a fundamental text in ethics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prometheus
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0879753765
• ISBN 13: 9780879753764
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 315