Utilitarianism: A Guide for the Perplexed

by Bykvist, Krister

ISBN13:

9780826498090

ISBN10:

0826498094

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Paperback

Pub. Date:

2/17/2010

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Continuum Intl Pub Group

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Summary

Utilitarianism is the ethical theory advanced by Jeremy Bentham, J.S. Mill and Henry Sidgwick and has contributed significantly to contemporary moral and political philosophy. Yet it is not without controversy and is a subject that students can often find particularly perplexing. Utilitarianism: A Guide for the Perplexed offers a concise, yet fully comprehensive introduction to utilitarianism, its historical roots, key themes, and current debates.

Author Biography

Krister Bykvist is a Fellow and Tutor in Philosophy at Jesus College, University of Oxford, UK.

Acknowledgements	p. viii
Introduction	p. 1
The Nature and Assessment of Moral Theories	p. 7
What is Utilitarianism?	p. 16
Well-Being	p. 33
Utilitarian Aggregation	p. 57
A User-Friendly Guide to Action?	p. 78
Is Utilitarianism Too Demanding?	p. 98
Is Utilitarianism Too Permissive?	p. 112
The Way Outcomes are Brought About	p. 128
The Place of Rules in Utilitarianism	p. 142
Conclusions	p. 158
Notes	p. 165
Index	p. 171
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