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Political Thought In England: The Utilitarians From Bentham To J. S. Mill

Political Thought In England: The Utilitarians From Bentham To J. S. Mill

Davidson, William L.

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Political ScienceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163402532
ISBN13: 9781163402535
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Political Thought in England: The Utilitarians from Bentham to J.S. Mill by William L. Davidson is a comprehensive study of the utilitarian movement in England during the 19th century. The book examines the works of influential thinkers such as Jeremy Bentham, James Mill, and John Stuart Mill, and explores their ideas on political philosophy, ethics, and social reform. Davidson provides a detailed analysis of the utilitarian approach to government, which emphasizes the importance of maximizing happiness and minimizing suffering for the greatest number of people. He also explores the impact of utilitarianism on key social issues of the time, such as education, poverty, and women's rights. Through a careful examination of primary sources and historical context, Davidson sheds light on the intellectual and cultural forces that shaped the utilitarian movement and its legacy in modern political thought. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of political philosophy and the development of liberal democracy in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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