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Utilitarianism as a Public Philosophy
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
Utilitarianism as a Public Philosophy
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Robert E. Goodin
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Series | Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Public Policy |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:368 | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | Ethics and moral philosophy |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780521462631
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Classifications | Dewey:144.6 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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Publication Date |
26 May 1995 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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
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