Routledge Revivals: The Greatest Happiness Principle (1986): An Examination of Utilitarianism

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Lanny Ebenstein

Routledge Revivals

The Greatest Happiness Principle (1986): An Examination of Utilitarianism

Lanny Ebenstein

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Routledge
31 March 2021

Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500; Ethics & moral philosophy; Economic theory & philosophy; Political economy; Economic history

Series: Routledge Revivals

First published in 1991, The Greatest Happiness Principle traces the history of the theory of utility, starting with the Bible, and running through Plato, Aristotle, and Epicurus. It goes on to discuss the utilitarian theories of Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill in detail, commenting on the latter’s view of the Christianity of his day and his optimal socialist society. The book argues that the key theory of utility is fundamentally concerned with happiness, stating that discussions of happiness have been largely left out of discussions of utility, it also argues utility as a moral theory, posing the question ultimately, what is happiness?

By: Lanny Ebenstein
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 494g
ISBN: 9780815362364
ISBN 10: 0815362366
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 31 March 2021
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Introduction 1. Happiness in the Bible 2. The Role of Happiness in Plato and Aristotle 3. Epicurus 4. Bentham’s Theory of Utility 5. John Rawls’ Non-Utilitarian Theory 6. A New Theory of Utility Appendices A. Utility and Justice B: Henry Sidgwick’s Utilitarian Contributions C. Comments on Various Utilitarian Writers D. Glimpses of a Utilitarian Future E. Free Will and Determinism F. Teleologism-Deontologism, Consequentialism-Non-Consequentialism G. Why Happiness Bibliography Supplementary Materials: ""Mill’s Theory of Utility"" Mill’s ""Quality"" Sidgwick’s Ethics"

Lanny Ebenstein