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More copies of this ISBN:Other titles in the Oxford Philosophical Texts series:Utilitarianism (Oxford Philosophical Texts)by Oxford University Press
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments: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. Synopsis:In this work of moral philosophy, John Stuart 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. 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.
Table of Contents Part 1: Introductory Material How to Use this Book A Note on References and Abbreviations Editor's Introduction 1. What Questions is Mill Trying to Answer? 2. What are the Alternatives to Utilitarianism? 3. John Stuart Mill and Utilitarianism 4. Happiness 5. Forms of Utilitarianism 6. Levels of Moral Thinking 7. Moral Epistemology and the Proof of Utilitarianism 8. Moral Motivation 9. The Separateness of Persons: Integrity and Justice Further Reading The Text Printed in this Edition Analysis of Utilitarianism Part 2: The Text Utilitarianism 1. General Remarks 2. What Utilitarianism Is 3. Of the Ultimate Sanction of the Principle of Utility 4. Of What Sort of Proof the Principle of Utility is Susceptible 5. On the Connexion Between Justice and Utility Part 3: Notes, Bibliography, and Index Notes to Utilitarianism Bibliography Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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