Sidgwick, Henry
Methods of Ethics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780915145287
- author:
- Sidgwick, Henry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1981
- Pages:
- 546
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 3.2 x 22.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Ethics & Moral Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Henry Sidgwick's The Methods of Ethics is a foundational work in utilitarian philosophy. First published in 1874 and revised seven times until its final edition in 1907, this book presents the clearest and most accessible formulation of classical utilitarian doctrine. In it, Sidgwick outlines his theory that the ultimate moral end of social and individual action is to achieve the greatest net sum of happiness among all sentient beings. He defines happiness as the net balance of pleasure over pain or, alternatively, the net balance of agreeable over disagreeable consciousness. This edition, published in 1981 by Hackett Publishing, offers an unabridged and unaltered republication of the seventh edition. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of ethics and moral philosophy, making it a valuable resource for those interested in understanding utilitarianism and its implications.
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