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The English Utilitarians
Hardcover
PhilosophyBiographies GeneralGeneral Political Science
ISBN13: 9781023193054
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 198
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Delve into the foundational ideas of utilitarianism with The English Utilitarians, Volume 1, a detailed exploration of Jeremy Bentham and his profound impact on political theory and ethics. Authored by Leslie Stephen, this volume offers a comprehensive study of Bentham's life, work, and philosophical contributions.
Explore the core tenets of Bentham's utilitarian philosophy, which emphasizes maximizing happiness and minimizing suffering as the guiding principles for individual action and government policy. Stephen meticulously examines Bentham's concepts and their lasting influence on subsequent thinkers and social reformers. This book provides valuable insights into the intellectual history of utilitarianism and its enduring relevance to contemporary debates about ethics, politics, and social justice. A vital resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the development of modern political thought. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures the accessibility of this important historical text.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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