224 Pages
by
Routledge
220 Pages
by
Routledge
224 Pages
by
Routledge
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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... Read more
Preface Introduction 1. Utilitarianism and the British Tradition 2. The Development of Modern Utilitarianism 3. From Classical to Liberal Utilitarianism 4. Ethical Theory and Practice Summary and Conclusions Notes Further Readings Bibliography Index
Biography
Matti Häyry
` ... this is a book well worth close examination for anyone working in the applied ethics sphere.' - Piers H.G. Stephens, Explorations in Knowledge
