WEST R HENRY

Bwell Guide Mill s Utilitarianism

Herausgeber: West, Henry

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Produktbeschreibung

This Blackwell Guide is an ideal commentary for students on Mill's Utilitarianism. It is written by specialists at the cutting edge of philosophical scholarship in a style that is accessible to readers coming to Mill's classic statement for the first time. The Guide contains the complete text of Utilitarianism and twelve related essays. Three of these are background essays, designed to acquaint the reader with Mill's life, his philosophical influences, and the place of Utilitarianism in Mill's overall philosophy. Five are analyses of the arguments in Utilitarianism, and include discussion of some of the most disputed points in interpretation. A final section of four essays addresses some contemporary debates within the utilitarian tradition. The last of these examines the implications of utilitarianism for practical ethics, taking as a case study the application of utilitarian theory to military or non-violent responses to terrorism.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 498g
• ISBN-13: 9781405119498
• ISBN-10: 1405119497
• Artikelnr.: 22285979

Autorenporträt

Megan West is continually inspired by her own three little muses to create children's books that encourage laughter while teaching valuable lessons. She believes books serve as a gateway to knowledge, new perspectives, and discovery. When she's not teaching, tidying, and toddler-taming, she's dreaming up new books and probably indulging her weird obsession with fine-tipped Stabilo pens.

Inhaltsangabe

Notes on Contributors.

Introduction.

Part I: The Background of Mill'sUtilitarianism.

1. Mill's Life: Susan Leigh Anderson (University ofConnecticut).

2. Bentham's Utilitarianism: Gerald J. Postema (Universityof North Carolina).

3. The Place of Utilitarianism in Mill's Philosophy: JohnSkorupski (University of St. Andrews).

Part II: The Complete Text of Utilitarianism.

I. General Remarks.

II. What Utilitarianism Is.

III. Of the Ultimate Sanction of the Principle of Utility.

IV. Of What Sort of Proof the Principle of Utility isSusceptible.

V. On the Connexion between Justice and Utility.

Part III: Essays on the Text.

4. Mill's Theory of Value: Wendy Donner (CarletonUniversity, Ottawa).

5. Mill's Theory of Morally Correct Action: Alan Fuchs(College of William and Mary).

6. Mill's Theory of Sanctions: Dale E. Miller (OldDominion University).

7. Mill's "Proof" of the Principle of Utility:Henry R. West (Macalester College).

8 Mill's Theory of Rights: L. W. Sumner (University ofToronto).

Part IV: Influence and Contemporary Issues.

9. Contemporary Criticisms of Utilitarianism: A Response:William H. Shaw (San Jose State University).

10. The Scalar Approach to Utilitarianism: Alastair Norcross(Rice University).

11. Right, Wrong, and Rule-Consequentialism: Brad Hooker(University of Reading).

12. Some Implications of Utilitarianism for Practical Ethics:The Case Against the Military Response to Terrorism: Bart Gruzalski(Pacific Center for Sustainable Living).

Index

Rezensionen

"An important work ... .Intended to be read by a general audience, the Guide contains the complete text of Utilitarianism, along with twelve related essays which inform the reader about Mill's life, influences on his philosophies, and the position of Utilitarianism in Mill's general philosophy. Five of these essays analyse arguments in Utilitarianism, highlighting the most disputed points; a final set of four essays brings concerns of the work to bear on contemporary concerns, including the final essay, by Bart Gruzalski, which applies utilitarian theory to non-violent or military responses to terrorism." (Year's Work in English Studies, 2008)"West provides a set of well-written essays by excellent scholars,who cover both Mill's text and its continuing significance forcontemporary philosophical ethics. This will be a very valuableresource for anyone studying Mill's ethics."
-Dr Roger Crisp, University of Oxford