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Utilitarianism (Problems of Philosophy) by Geoffrey Scarre is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Utilitarianism (Problems of Philosophy) about?
First general survey of the subject and historical overview at undergraduate level.Perfect for moral philosophy courses for 2nd/3rd year undergraduates: clear, accessible.Relates to the traditional arguments for/against utilitarianism and adds contemporary viewpoint.Covers both well-known philosophers and some less well-known figures.Broadly defends Utilitarianism: therefore original approach against well-known critics such as Bernard Williams.Utilitarianism is studied in all philosophy courses - it is one of the key theories in ethics.
Who reads Utilitarianism (Problems of Philosophy)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Geoffrey Scarre
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781134827930
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Philosophy, Humanities
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