Utilitarianism and beyond

A volume of studies of utilitarianism considered both as a theory of personal morality and a theory of public choice. All but two of the papers have been commissioned especially for the volume, and between them they represent not only a wide range of arguments for and against utilitarianism but also...

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Other Authors: Sen, Amartya (Editor), Williams, Bernard (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1982
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Collection: Cambridge Books Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:A volume of studies of utilitarianism considered both as a theory of personal morality and a theory of public choice. All but two of the papers have been commissioned especially for the volume, and between them they represent not only a wide range of arguments for and against utilitarianism but also a first-class selection of the most interesting and influential work in this very active area. There is also a substantial introduction by the two editors. The volume will constitute an important stimulus and point of reference for a wide range of philosophers, economists and social theorists
Physical Description:vii, 290 pages digital
ISBN:9780511611964