An introduction to Mill's utilitarian ethics
By: Henry R. West.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Cambridge, U.K; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 216
Subjects: Mill, John Stuart, -- 1806-1873; Ethics, Modern -- 19th century; Utilitarianism
Other titles: Mill's utilitarian ethics
Description: "This book is primarily intended as a textbook for students in philosophy assigned to read Utilitarianism, but it should also prove helpful to students and professionals in other fields such as political science, history, and economics."--BOOK JACKET
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-212) and index.
Table of contents: title: Mill's life and philosophical background; title: Mill's criticism of alternative theories; title: Qualities of pleasure; title: Was Mill an act - or rule-utilitarian?; title: Sanctions and moral motivation; title: Mill's "proof' of the principle of utility; title: Utility and justice; title: An overall view of Mill's utilitarianism.