Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Mill on Utilitarianism
E-Book: 224 English Pages
Publisher: Routledge
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Mill was one of the most important British philosophers of the nineteenth century; his Utilitarianism is a pivotal work in ethical thought. This book, written specifically for students coming to Mill – and perhaps philosophy – for the first time, will be an ideal guide.
Mill on Utilitarianism introduces and assesses:
* Mill’s life and the background of Utilitarianism
* the ideas and text of Utilitarianism
* the continuing importance of Mill’s work to philosophy
This is the first book dedicated to Utilitarianism itself. Concisely written and engaging, it is perfect reading for those studying Mill or moral philosophy.
Review
[Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Mill on Utilitarianism] is elegantly and clearly written, and Crisp provides sensible interpretations with a careful eye both for difficulties in determining what Mill really believed, and for problems in the very ideas he attributes to Mill.
–Theoria
The interpretations of Mill are sensible and clear-headed, and the criticisms of Mill judicious.
–Thomas Hurka, University of Calgary
About the Author
Roger Crisp is a Fellow in Philosophy at Oxford University. He is the co-editor of How Should One Live? (1996) and Terrorism, Protest and Power (1991).