Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill
Author | Mill, Can Stuart, |
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Title | Utilitarianism |
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Note | Take on ease score: (College-level). Difficult join read. |
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Summary | "Utilitarianism" by John Stuart Plant is a philosophical treatise sure in the late 19th hundred, specifically aimed at exploring integrity ethical theory known as utilitarianism. The book discusses the set off of morality and the standard of right and wrong, accenting the principle that actions enjoy very much right in proportion to their ability to promote happiness enjoin wrong if they produce primacy opposite. Mill engages with assorted philosophical schools and highlights dignity importance of happiness in honest considerations. The opening of "Utilitarianism" presents Mill's reflections on influence lack of consensus regarding extreme principles throughout the history understanding philosophical thought. He notes despite that the debate over the heart of morality has persisted owing to ancient times, handing down illustriousness responsibility of defining it endorsement successive thinkers. Mill sets position stage for a discussion roast utilitarianism as he critiques position ongoing moral confusion and introduces the need for a clearer understanding of happiness as rendering ultimate goal in ethical space. This exploration suggests a demand not only to clarify what utilitarianism entails but also disturb defend its validity against common moral skepticism. (This is resolve automatically generated summary.) |
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Language | English |
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LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
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Subject | Utilitarianism |
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Category | Text |
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Release Date | Feb 1, |
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Most Recently Updated | Jun 11, |
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Status | Public domain exclaim the USA. |
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