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Utilitarianism

Author
John Stuart Mill
Language
English
Length
76 pages
ISBN
9781911263791
Published
15 April 2016
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • happiness
  • ethical theory
  • moral philosophy
  • greatest good
  • justice
  • individual rights
  • decision-making
  • societal welfare
  • consequentialism
  • virtue

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"Utilitarianism" by John Stuart Mill unfolds the principles of utilitarian ethics, positing happiness as the foundation of moral action. Mill refines Jeremy Bentham's doctrine that the greatest happiness of the greatest number should guide ethical decision-making. Through lucid prose, he addresses critiques, clarifying utilitarianism's stance on justice and individual rights. This concise yet profound treatise navigates the complexities of moral philosophy, advocating for a life oriented towards promoting general well-being and joy.

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John Stuart Mill (1806–1873) was the English philosopher of liberty who still sets the terms of liberal argument. On Liberty defined freedom as the space in which a person may think, speak, and live so long as others are not harmed; Utilitarianism asked how the greatest happiness might be a public measure. Mill also wrote for women's emancipation and representative government. Few writers have made political thought feel so urgently personal.

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