Utilitarianism remains as influential—and controversial—as it was when Mill drew on it to argue for equality for women Would it, for example, be right to torture a suspected terrorist in order to prevent an attack that could kill and injure a large number of innocent people?In this Very Short Introduction Peter Singer and Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek provide an authoritative account of the nature of utilitarianism, from its nineteenth-century origins, to its Abstract. But these simple ideas Utilitarianism This is the first general overview in many years of the history and the present condition of utilitarian ethics. We have begun Utilitarianism is a moral theory that combines two key claims: Everyone matters equally and. It’s better to do more good than less. Why should the law refuse its protection to any sensitive being? The time will come when humanity will extend its mantle over everything which breathes. Utilitarianism: A Very Short Introduction describes the nature, varieties, and justifications of utilitarianism, from its origins to arguments that draw on current research in neuroscience. Seems obvious, right? Unlike other introductions to the subject, which library now contains over volumes—a Very Short Introduction to everything from Psychology and Philosophy of Science to American History and Relativity—and continues to grow in every subject area. The core precept of utilitarianism—that we should make the world the best place we can—is so simple and attractive that it is not surprising that thinkers in different times In this Very Short Introduction Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek and Peter Singer provide an authoritative account of the nature of utilitarianism, from its nineteenth-century origins, Extract. The core precept of utilitarianism—that we should make the world the best place we can—is so simple and attractive that it is not surprising that thinkers in different times and places have come to it independently. ‘Origins’ outlines utilitarian thinking as far back as Mozi, a Chinese philosopher who lived – bc Very Short Introductions available now: ACCOUNTING Christopher Nobes ADOLESCENCE Peter K. Smith ADVERTISING Winston Fletcher Singer and de Lazari-Radek conclude by analysing the continuing importance of utilitarianism in the world, indicating how it is a force for new thinking on contemporary moral challenges like global poverty, the treatment of animals, climate change, reducing the risk of human extinction, end-of-life isions for terminally-ill patients, and the Abstract.
Utilitarianism remains as influential—and controversial—as it was when Mill drew on it to argue for equality for women Would it, for example, be right to torture a suspected terrorist in order to prevent an attack that could kill and injure a large number of innocent people?In this Very Short Introduction Peter Singer and Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek provide an authoritative account of the nature of utilitarianism, from its nineteenth-century origins, to its Abstract. But these simple ideas Utilitarianism This is the first general overview in many years of the history and the present condition of utilitarian ethics. We have begun Utilitarianism is a moral theory that combines two key claims: Everyone matters equally and. It’s better to do more good than less. Why should the law refuse its protection to any sensitive being? The time will come when humanity will extend its mantle over everything which breathes. Utilitarianism: A Very Short Introduction describes the nature, varieties, and justifications of utilitarianism, from its origins to arguments that draw on current research in neuroscience. Seems obvious, right? Unlike other introductions to the subject, which library now contains over volumes—a Very Short Introduction to everything from Psychology and Philosophy of Science to American History and Relativity—and continues to grow in every subject area. The core precept of utilitarianism—that we should make the world the best place we can—is so simple and attractive that it is not surprising that thinkers in different times In this Very Short Introduction Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek and Peter Singer provide an authoritative account of the nature of utilitarianism, from its nineteenth-century origins, Extract. The core precept of utilitarianism—that we should make the world the best place we can—is so simple and attractive that it is not surprising that thinkers in different times and places have come to it independently. ‘Origins’ outlines utilitarian thinking as far back as Mozi, a Chinese philosopher who lived – bc Very Short Introductions available now: ACCOUNTING Christopher Nobes ADOLESCENCE Peter K. Smith ADVERTISING Winston Fletcher Singer and de Lazari-Radek conclude by analysing the continuing importance of utilitarianism in the world, indicating how it is a force for new thinking on contemporary moral challenges like global poverty, the treatment of animals, climate change, reducing the risk of human extinction, end-of-life isions for terminally-ill patients, and the Abstract.
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