Author: Jeremy Bentham
Edition: First Printing
Publisher: Hackett Pub Co
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0872206491
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The Classical Utilitarians: Bentham and Mill
This volume includes the complete texts of two of John Stuart MillÂ’s most important works, Utilitarianism and On Liberty, and selections from his other writings, including the complete text of his "Remarks on BenthamÂ’s Philosophy.The Classical Utilitarians review. The selection from MillÂ’s "A System of Logic" is of special relevance to the debate between those who read Mill as an Act-Utilitarian and those who interpret him as a Rule-Utilitarian.
Also included are selections from the writings of Jeremy Bentham, founder of modern Utilitarianism and mentor (together with James Mill) of John Stuart Mill. BenthamÂ’s Principles of Morals and Legislation had important effects on political and legal reform in his own time and continues to provide insights for political theorists and philosophers of law. Seven chapters of BenthamÂ’s Principles are here in their entirety, together with a number of shorter selections, including one in which Bentham repudiates the slogan often used to characterize his philosophy: "The Greatest Happiness of the Greatest NumberRead full reviews of The Classical Utilitarians By Jeremy Bentham Paperback Book.
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The Classical Utilitarians Reviews
The selection from MillÂ’s "A System of Logic" is of special relevance to the debate between those who read Mill as an Act-Utilitarian and those who interpret him as a Rule-Utilitarian.
Also included are selections from the writings of Jeremy Bentham, founder of modern Utilitarianism and mentor (together with James Mill) of John Stuart Mill. BenthamÂ’s Principles of Morals and Legislation had important effects on political and legal reform in his own time and continues to provide insights for political theorists and philosophers of law. Seven chapters of BenthamÂ’s Principles are here in their entirety, together with a number of shorter selections, including one in which Bentham repudiates the slogan often used to characterize his philosophy: "The Greatest Happiness of the Greatest Number."
John TroyerÂ’s Introduction presents the central themes and arguments of Bentham and Mill and assesses their relevance to current discussions of Utilitarianism. The volume also provides indexes, a glossary, and notes.
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