Utilitarianism (Great Books in Philosophy)
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0879753765
ISBN 13
9780879753764
Category
150-179 Psychology, Logic & Ethics
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Publication Year
1987
Publisher
Pages
83
Abstract
In the 18th century, English philosopher Jeremy Bentham developed the famous moral theory known as utilitarianism, which is based upon the pleasure principle. This title discusses this principle that grounds the judgement of human action on the extent to which it would result in pleasure or happiness for the greatest number of people.
Description
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: John Stuart Mill
ISBN: 0879753765 9780879753764
OCLC Number: 15985751
Description: 83 pages ; 22 cm.
Contents: 1. General remarks --
2. What utilitarianism is --
3. Of the ultimate sanction of the principles of utility --
4. Of what sort of proof the principle of utility is susceptible --
5. On the connection between justice and utility.
Series Title: Great books in philosophy.
Responsibility: John Stuart Mill.
All Authors / Contributors: John Stuart Mill
ISBN: 0879753765 9780879753764
OCLC Number: 15985751
Description: 83 pages ; 22 cm.
Contents: 1. General remarks --
2. What utilitarianism is --
3. Of the ultimate sanction of the principles of utility --
4. Of what sort of proof the principle of utility is susceptible --
5. On the connection between justice and utility.
Series Title: Great books in philosophy.
Responsibility: John Stuart Mill.
Number of Copies
2
