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Utilitarianism as a Public Philosophy

Hardback

Main Details

Title Utilitarianism as a Public Philosophy
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Robert E. Goodin
SeriesCambridge Studies in Philosophy and Public Policy
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:368
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreEthics and moral philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780521462631
ClassificationsDewey:144.6
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 26 May 1995
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Robert E. Goodin, a philosopher with many books on political theory, public policy and applied ethics to his credit, defends utilitarianism against its critics and shows how it can be applied most effectively over a wide range of public policies. In discussions of such issues as paternalism, social welfare policy, international ethics, nuclear armaments, and international responses to the environment crisis, he demonstrates what a flexible tool his brand of utilitarianism can be in confronting the dilemmas of public policy in the real world.

Reviews

'... there is a great deal in this richly argued book for both moral philosophers and social scientists in general.' Roger Crisp, Times Literary Supplement