Utilitarianism : a guide for the perplexed / Krister Bykvist.
By: Bykvist, Krister.
Series: Continuum guides for the perplexed.Publisher: London ; New York : Continuum, c2010Description: viii, 176 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9780826498083 (hbk); 0826498086 (hbk); 9780826498090 (pbk); 0826498094 (pbk).Subject(s): Utilitarianism
DDC classification: 171/.5
Contents:
Introduction -- The nature and assessment of moral theories -- What is utilitarianism? -- Well-being -- Utilitarian aggregation -- A user-friendly guide to action? -- Is utilitarianism too demanding? -- Is utilitarianism too permissive? -- The way outcomes are brought about -- The place of rules in utilitarianism.
| Item type | Current location | Shelf location | Call number | Copy number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Collection | Taylor's Library-TU |
Floor 3, Shelf 3 , Side 1, TierNo 1, BayNo 2 |
171.5 BYK 2010 | 171/.5 (Browse shelf) | 1 | Available | SLASx,05000,03,GR | 5000102958 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-169) and index.
Introduction -- The nature and assessment of moral theories -- What is utilitarianism? -- Well-being -- Utilitarian aggregation -- A user-friendly guide to action? -- Is utilitarianism too demanding? -- Is utilitarianism too permissive? -- The way outcomes are brought about -- The place of rules in utilitarianism.