Utilitarianism - Couverture souple

Livre 2 sur 30: Elements in Ethics

Mulgan, Tim

 
9781108730600: Utilitarianism
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1108730604 ISBN 13 : 9781108730600
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2020

Synopsis

Moral theories can be distinguished not only by the answers they give but also by the questions they ask. Utilitarianism's central commitment is to the promotion of well-being, impartially considered. This commitment shapes utilitarianism in a number of ways. If scarce resources should be directed where they will best promote well-being, and if theoretical attention is a scarce resource, then moral theorists should focus on topics that are most important to the future promotion of well-being. A theme of this Element is that, as times change, the priorities (both practical and theoretical) of utilitarianism also change. Questions that were once theoretical curiosities move centre stage. And themes from earlier utilitarians that have become unfashionable may come to the fore again. Utilitarianism is a living tradition, not an abstract set of timeless principles or a purely historical artefact.

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2020
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1108730604
ISBN 13 
9781108730600
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
76
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