Utilitarianism: A Guide for the Perplexed

by Krister Bykvist

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826498094
• ISBN13: 9780826498090
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"