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Focusing on the ethical framework of utilitarianism, the book presents John Stuart Mill's argument that actions are deemed right if they promote happiness and wrong if they cause pain. Mill defines happiness as pleasure and the absence of pain, positioning utilitarianism as a moral standard aimed at maximizing the well-being of the majority. His influential ideas are pivotal for understanding contemporary Progressivist thought. This edition features a new design and typesetting for enhanced readability.

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Utilitarianism, John Stuart Mill

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Jaar van publicatie
2010
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Taal
Engels
Uitgever
Editorium
Jaar van publicatie
2010
Aantal pagina's
68
ISBN13
9781434103062
Reeks
Eerste editie
1861
Oorspronkelijke titel
Utilitarianism
Beoordeling
3,4 van 5
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Focusing on the ethical framework of utilitarianism, the book presents John Stuart Mill's argument that actions are deemed right if they promote happiness and wrong if they cause pain. Mill defines happiness as pleasure and the absence of pain, positioning utilitarianism as a moral standard aimed at maximizing the well-being of the majority. His influential ideas are pivotal for understanding contemporary Progressivist thought. This edition features a new design and typesetting for enhanced readability.