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Review
"Sidgwick's Practical Ethics is a remarkable collection of engaging essays by a philosopher-economist who was deeply humane as well as fiercely rational. His ideas and critical scrutinies remain as relevant and useful today as they were when this book was first published a hundred years ago. An
illuminating introduction by Sissela Bok--herself a leading contributor to practical ethics--adds to the attractions of this wonderful book."--Amartya Sen, Professor of Economics and Philosophy, Harvard University
"It is good to see Henry Sidgwick's Practical Ethics available again. Here he writes not as moral theorist but as an engaged reformer, who understood how hard it is to improve institutions and to live well. Like Sidgwick we ask whether those in public office may lie and whether it is wrong to enjoy
luxury when others are destitute; now we can enjoy his principled yet realistic discussions of these and other dilemmas."--Onora O'Neill, Principal, Newnham College, Cambridge
"Sidgwick's Practical Ethics is a remarkable collection of engaging essays by a philosopher-economist who was deeply humane as well as fiercely rational. His ideas and critical scrutinies remain as relevant and useful today as they were when this book was first published a hundred years ago. An
illuminating introduction by Sissela Bok--herself a leading contributor to practical ethics--adds to the attractions of this wonderful book."--Amartya Sen, Professor of Economics and Philosophy, Harvard University
"It is good to see Henry Sidgwick's Practical Ethics available again. Here he writes not as moral theorist but as an engaged reformer, who understood how hard it is to improve institutions and to live well. Like Sidgwick we ask whether those in public office may lie and whether it is wrong to enjoy
luxury when others are destitute; now we can enjoy his principled yet realistic discussions of these and other dilemmas."--Onora O'Neill, Principal, Newnham College, Cambridge
"Sidgwick's Practical Ethics is a remarkable collection of engaging essays by a philosopher-economist who was deeply humane as well as fiercely rational. His ideas and critical scrutinies remain as relevant and useful today as they were when this book was first published a hundred years ago. An
illuminating introduction by Sissela Bok--herself a leading contributor to practical ethics--adds to the attractions of this wonderful book."--Amartya Sen, Professor of Economics and Philosophy, Harvard University
"It is good to see Henry Sidgwick's Practical Ethics available again. Here he writes not as moral theorist but as an engaged reformer, who understood how hard it is to improve institutions and to live well. Like Sidgwick we ask whether those in public office may lie and whether it is wrong to enjoy
luxury when others are destitute; now we can enjoy his principled yet realistic discussions of these and other dilemmas."--Onora O'Neill, Principal, Newnham College, Cambridge
"Sidgwick's Practical Ethics is a remarkable collection of engaging essays by a philosopher-economist who was deeply humane as well as fiercely rational. His ideas and critical scrutinies remain as relevant and useful today as they were when this book was first published a hundred years ago. An illuminating introduction by Sissela Bok--herself a leading contributor to practical ethics--adds to the attractions of this wonderful book."--Amartya Sen, Professor of Economics and Philosophy, Harvard University
"It is good to see Henry Sidgwick's Practical Ethics available again. Here he writes not as moral theorist but as an engaged reformer, who understood how hard it is to improve institutions and to live well. Like Sidgwick we ask whether those in public office may lie and whether it is wrong to enjoy luxury when others are destitute; now we can enjoy his principled yet realistic discussions of these and other dilemmas."--Onora O'Neill, Principal, Newnham College, Cambridge
About the Author
Henry Sidgwick (May 31, 1838 - August 28,1900) was a professor, philosopher, writer and advocate for women's education. An analytical Utilitarian in his politics, as a philosopher he examined the principles of "ethical hedonism," human behavior and free will. He developed a reputation as an excellent teacher who treated students as equals and was also a member of the Metaphysical Society.
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