{"product_id":"the-blackwell-guide-to-mills-utilitarianism-hardback-9781405119481","title":"The Blackwell Guide to Mill's Utilitarianism (Hardback) 9781405119481","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Blackwell Guide to Mill's Utilitarianism\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHenry West (Edited by), HR West (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405119481, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 23 December 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.5 x 2.6 cm, 0.653 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"West provides a set of well-written essays by excellent scholars, who cover both Mill's text and its continuing significance for contemporary philosophical ethics. This will be a very valuable resource for anyone studying Mill's ethics.\" \u003ci\u003eDr Roger Crisp, University of Oxford \u003c!--end--\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Blackwell Guide to Mill's Utilitarianism\u003c\/i\u003e volume is an ideal commentary for students on Mill's classic essay.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains the complete text of Utilitarianism and twelve related essays.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssays cover the background to Mill’s classic essay, analyses of the arguments, and contemporary debates within the utilitarian tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlso includes a case study demonstrating the application of utilitarian theory to military or non-violent responses to terrorism.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach contribution is an original essay written by a specialist at the cutting edge of philosophical scholarship.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eNotes on Contributors. \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Background of Mill’s Utilitarianism\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Mill’s Life: Susan Leigh Anderson (University of Connecticut).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Bentham’s Utilitarianism: Gerald J. Postema (University of North Carolina).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. The Place of Utilitarianism in Mill’s Philosophy: John Skorupski (University of St. Andrews).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Complete Text of Utilitarianism\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. General Remarks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. What Utilitarianism Is.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Of the Ultimate Sanction of the Principle of Utility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Of What Sort of Proof the Principle of Utility is Susceptible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. On the Connexion between Justice and Utility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Essays on the Text\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Mill’s Theory of Value: Wendy Donner (Carleton University, Ottawa).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Mill’s Theory of Morally Correct Action: Alan Fuchs (College of William and Mary).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Mill’s Theory of Sanctions: Dale E. Miller (Old Dominion University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Mill’s “Proof” of the Principle of Utility: Henry R. West (Macalester College).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Mill’s Theory of Rights: L. W. Sumner (University of Toronto).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Influence and Contemporary Issues.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Contemporary Criticisms of Utilitarianism: A Response: William H. Shaw (San Jose State University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. The Scalar Approach to Utilitarianism: Alastair Norcross (Rice University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Right, Wrong, and Rule-Consequentialism: Brad Hooker (University of Reading).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Some Implications of Utilitarianism for Practical Ethics: The Case Against the Military Response to Terrorism: Bart Gruzalski (Pacific Center for Sustainable Living).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Society \u0026amp; culture: general [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Society \u0026amp; culture: general\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Society%20\u0026amp;%20culture:%20general%20%5BJF%5D%22\"\u003eJF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52437754315032,"sku":"9781405119481","price":82.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781405119481.jpg?v=1784938142","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-blackwell-guide-to-mills-utilitarianism-hardback-9781405119481","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}