Utilitarianism And Other Essays

Utilitarianism propounds the view that the value or rightness of an action rests in how well it promotes the welfare of those affected by it, aiming for 'the greatest happiness of the greatest number'. This book shows the creation and development of a system of ethics that has had an enduring influence on moral philosophy and legislative policy.

• | By (Author): Jeremy Bentham
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• | Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• | Publication Date: Mar 26, 1987
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 352 pages
• | Language: Not available
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0140432728
• | ISBN-13: 9780140432725