
Liberal Utilitarianism and Applied Ethics
Matti Hayry(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 27. October 1994
Book
Hardback
220 pages
978-0-415-07785-9 (ISBN)
Description
Liberal Utilitarianism and Applied Ethics explores the foundations of early utilitarianism and, at the same time, the theoretical bases of social ethics and policy in modern Western welfare states. Matti Hayry sees the main reason for utilitarianism's growing disrepute among moral philosophers is that its principles cannot legitimately be extended to situations where the basic needs of the individuals involved are in conflict. He is able to formulate a solution to this fundamental problem by arguing convincingly that by combining a limited version of liberal utilitarianism and the methods of applied ethics, we are able to define our moral duties and rights.
Liberal Utilitarianism and Applied Ethics will appeal to students and teachers of philosophy who are interested in the doctrine of utilitarianism or in ethical decison-making.
Liberal Utilitarianism and Applied Ethics will appeal to students and teachers of philosophy who are interested in the doctrine of utilitarianism or in ethical decison-making.
Reviews / Votes
` ... this is a book well worth close examination for anyone working in the applied ethics sphere.' - Piers H.G. Stephens, Explorations in KnowledgeMore details
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
570 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-07785-9 (9780415077859)
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Content
Introduction; Chapter 1 Utilitarianism and the British Tradition; Chapter 2 The Development of Modern Utilitarianism; Chapter 3 From Classical to Liberal Utilitarianism; Chapter 4 Ethical Theory and Practice;