Mill's Utilitarianism

by David Mills Daniel

Overview

Briefly: Mill’s Utilitarianism is a summarized version of John Stuart Mill’s original treatise, which is designed to assist university and sixth-form students in acquiring knowledge and understanding of this key text. Based on, and page referenced to, George Sher’s Hackett edition an important feature of the book is its close adherence to Mill’s text, enabling the reader to follow each development in the argument as it occurs. It will be of particular value in helping students to revise for university examinations in Philosophy and Theology and for A-level examinations in Religious Studies. The introduction contains a brief biography of Mill, examines and assesses the importance of the main issues covered by his Utilitarianism, and indicates where they are to be found in the text. There is a comprehensive glossary of terms.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780334040279
Publisher:	Hymns Ancient & Modern
Publication date:	04/30/2013
Series:	SCM Briefly Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	52
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.75(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction     ix
Context     1
Who was John Stuart Mill?     1
What is Utilitarianism?     2
Some Issues to Consider     7
Suggestions for Further Reading     8
Detailed Summary of John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism     9
General Remarks     9
What Utilitarianism Is     11
Of the Ultimate Sanction of the Principle of Utility     18
Of What Sort of Proof the Principle of Utility is Susceptible     21
On the Connection Between Justice and Utility     24
Overview     34
Glossary     39