Utilitarianism as a Public Philosophy
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Utilitarianism, the great reforming philosophy of the nineteenth century, has today acquired the reputation for being a crassly calculating, impersonal philosophy unfit to serve as a guide to moral conduct. Yet what may disqualify utilitarianism as a personal philosophy makes it an eminently suitable guide for public officials in the pursuit of their professional responsibilities. Robert E. Goodin, a philosopher with many books on political theory, public policy and applied ethics to his credit, defends utilitarianism against its critics and shows how it can be applied most effectively over a wide range of public policies. In discussions of such issues as paternalism, social welfare policy, international ethics, nuclear armaments, and international responses to the environment crisis, he demonstrates what a flexible tool his brand of utilitarianism can be in confronting the dilemmas of public policy in the real world.
| ISBN-13 | 9780521468060 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 052146806X |
| Weight | 1.10 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.00 x 0.92 x 9.00 In |
| List Price | $64.99 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 368 pages |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Published On | 1995-05-26 |
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