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Utilitarianism: Elements in Ethics

Autor Tim Mulgan
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 2020
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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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781108730600
ISBN-10: 1108730604
Pagini: 74
Dimensiuni: 152 x 230 x 5 mm
Greutate: 0.11 kg
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Seria Elements in Ethics

Locul publicării:Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cuprins

1. Introducing utilitarianism; 2. A new utilitarianism: future-oriented, collective, pessimistic; 3. Well-being and possible futures; 4. Some puzzles in contemporary future ethics; 5. Concluding remarks; References.

Descriere

Utilitarianism's central commitment is to promotion of well-being, impartially considered – moral theorists should focus on that promotion.