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The Utilitarianism: and the 1868 Speech on Capital Punishment
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Utilitarianism: and the 1868 Speech on Capital Punishment
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) John Stuart Mill
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Edited by George Sher
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| Series | Hackett Classics |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:88 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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| Category/Genre | Social and political philosophy |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780872206052
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| Classifications | Dewey:171.5 |
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| Edition |
2nd edition
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Publishing Details |
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Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
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| Imprint |
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
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| Publication Date |
15 June 2002 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
This expanded edition of John Stuart Mill's 'Utilitarianism' includes the text of his 1868 speech to the British House of Commons defending the use of capital punishment in cases of aggravated murder. The speech is significant both because its topic remains timely and because its arguments illustrate the applicability of the principle of utility to questions of large-scale social policy.
Author Biography
John Stuart Mill
ReviewsAdding the selections from the Speech on Capital Punishment is an excellent idea. --Mark Migotti, University of Calgary
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