LazariRadek, Katarzyna de
Utilitarianism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198728795
- author:
- LazariRadek, Katarzyna de
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 17.4 x 11.2 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- 17.4 x 11.2 x 0.8 centimetres (0, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Ethics & Morals,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Utilitarianism: A Very Short Introduction by Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek and Peter Singer provides an authoritative account of this influential secular ethical theory. From its origins in the nineteenth century to its justification and varieties, the authors explore how utilitarians respond to objections and address complex issues such as torture, animal welfare, climate change, and global poverty. The book examines the classical utilitarian view that only pleasure or happiness is of intrinsic value, and discusses what it is that utilitarians seek to maximize. The authors also analyze the continuing importance of utilitarianism in addressing contemporary moral challenges. This introduction offers a concise and accessible overview of utilitarianism, making it an ideal starting point for those looking to understand this influential ethical theory.
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