One of the most significant schools of thought of the 19th century, Utilitarianism posits that the value or correctness of an act is based on how well it promotes the well-being of those affected by it, aiming for "the greatest happiness of the greatest number." Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) was the founder of the movement, combining the role of social reformer with that of a philosopher. Its greatest interpreter, John Stuart Mill (1806-73), sought to humanize Bentham's practical Utilitarianism by balancing the demands of reason and imagination, individuality and social well-being in essays such as "Bentham," "Coleridge," and, most importantly, Utilitarianism. The works of Bentham and Mill collected in this volume demonstrate the creation and development of a system of ethics that has exerted lasting influence on moral philosophy and legislative policy.
- Pages: 352
- Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm
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- Jeremy Bentham, John Mill
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- Penguin
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- Existentialism
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