Utilitarianism |
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| Author:
| Mill, John Stuart |
| Series title: | Great Books in Philosophy |
| ISBN: | 978-0-87975-376-4 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 1987 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $26.99 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.