{"product_id":"the-blackwell-guide-to-mills-utilitarianism-isbn-9781405119481","title":"The Blackwell Guide to Mill's Utilitarianism","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Blackwell Guide to Mill’s Utilitarianism\u003c\/i\u003e volume is an ideal commentary for students on Mill’s classic essay. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains the complete text of Utilitarianism and twelve related essays.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssays cover the background to Mill’s classic essay, analyses of the arguments, and contemporary debates within the utilitarian tradition.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlso includes a case study demonstrating the application of utilitarian theory to military or non-violent responses to terrorism.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach contribution is an original essay written by a specialist at the cutting edge of philosophical scholarship.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  Notes on Contributors. \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Background of Mill’s Utilitarianism\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Mill’s Life: Susan Leigh Anderson (University of Connecticut).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Bentham’s Utilitarianism: Gerald J. Postema (University of North Carolina).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. The Place of Utilitarianism in Mill’s Philosophy: John Skorupski (University of St. Andrews).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Complete Text of Utilitarianism\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. General Remarks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. What Utilitarianism Is.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. Of the Ultimate Sanction of the Principle of Utility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. Of What Sort of Proof the Principle of Utility is Susceptible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. On the Connexion between Justice and Utility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Essays on the Text\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Mill’s Theory of Value: Wendy Donner (Carleton University, Ottawa).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Mill’s Theory of Morally Correct Action: Alan Fuchs (College of William and Mary).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Mill’s Theory of Sanctions: Dale E. Miller (Old Dominion University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Mill’s “Proof” of the Principle of Utility: Henry R. West (Macalester College).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Mill’s Theory of Rights: L. W. Sumner (University of Toronto).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Influence and Contemporary Issues.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Contemporary Criticisms of Utilitarianism: A Response: William H. Shaw (San Jose State University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. The Scalar Approach to Utilitarianism: Alastair Norcross (Rice University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Right, Wrong, and Rule-Consequentialism: Brad Hooker (University of Reading).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Some Implications of Utilitarianism for Practical Ethics: The Case Against the Military Response to Terrorism: Bart Gruzalski (Pacific Center for Sustainable Living).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e \"West provides a set of well-written essays by excellent scholars, who cover both Mill's text and its continuing significance for contemporary philosophical ethics. This will be a very valuable resource for anyone studying Mill's ethics.\" \u003ci\u003eDr Roger Crisp, University of Oxford \u003c!--end--\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eHenry R. West\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Philosophy at Macalester College, St Paul, Minnesota. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Mill’s Utilitarian Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e (2004), \u003ci\u003eMoral Philosophy: Classic Texts and Contemporary Problems\u003c\/i\u003e (1977), and articles in journals and encyclopedias on John Stuart Mill and \u003ci\u003eUtilitarianism.\u003c\/i\u003e  This \u003ci\u003eBlackwell Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal commentary for students on Mill’s \u003ci\u003eUtilitarianism\u003c\/i\u003e. It is written by specialists at the cutting edge of philosophical scholarship in a style that is accessible to readers coming to Mill’s classic statement for the first time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eGuide\u003c\/i\u003e contains the complete text of \u003ci\u003eUtilitarianism\u003c\/i\u003e and twelve related essays. Three of these are background essays, designed to acquaint the reader with Mill’s life, his philosophical influences, and the place of \u003ci\u003eUtilitarianism\u003c\/i\u003e in Mill’s overall philosophy. Five are analyses of the arguments in \u003ci\u003eUtilitarianism\u003c\/i\u003e, and include discussion of some of the most disputed points in interpretation. A final section of four essays addresses some contemporary debates within the utilitarian tradition. The last of these examines the implications of utilitarianism for practical ethics, taking as a case study the application of utilitarian theory to military or non-violent responses to terrorism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990174122213,"sku":"NP9781405119481","price":154.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405119481.jpg?v=1761786787","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-blackwell-guide-to-mills-utilitarianism-isbn-9781405119481","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}