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1 online resource (148 pages) |
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Reader's Guides |
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Reader's Guides
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Contents |
Introduction; 1. Context; 2. Overview of Themes; 3. Reading the Text; 4. Reception and Influence; 5. Notes for Further Reading; Index |
Summary |
Mill's "Utilitarianism" is one of the most important texts in the teaching of ethics. Utilitarianism as an ethical philosophy is one of the competing theories at the present time and Mill's "Utilitarianism" is the classic text in this area. As such, it is a hugely important and exciting, yet challenging piece of philosophical writing. In Mill's "'Utilitarianism': A Reader's Guide", Henry R. West offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. The book offers a detailed review of the key themes and a lucid commentary that will enable readers to |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873
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Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873. Utilitarianism
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Philosophy.
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philosophy.
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Philosophy.
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9781441123589 |
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144112358X |
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