Utilitarianism: Ethical Philosophy
Utilitarianism: Ethical Philosophy by Jennifer Herrera, published by NY Research Press on September 26, 2023, offers a comprehensive exploration of utilitarianism as an ethical framework. This edition spans 324 pages and is presented in English. The book examines how utilitarianism promotes actions that enhance happiness while opposing those that lead to harm, emphasizing its role in guiding social, economic, and political decisions for the greater good.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of utilitarianism’s principles, including its focus on maximizing benefits for the majority, even at the expense of a minority. The text addresses the philosophy’s limitations, particularly concerning justice and individual rights, while introducing innovative concepts and lesser-known aspects of utilitarian thought. This book serves as a valuable resource for both students and experts in the fields of politics, social sciences, and philosophy.
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Utilitarianism is an ethical philosophy that promotes actions that foster happiness or pleasure, and oppose actions that cause unhappiness or harm. This philosophy works towards the betterment of the society when making social, economic and political decisions. Utilitarianism advocates that if a decision positively affects the maximum number of people, the decision should be accepted even if it negatively affects a small number of people. It can be viewed as a reason-based yet constrained approach for differentiating right from wrong. The limitations of this philosophy include justice and individuals’ rights. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of utilitarianism. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area of ethical philosophy as well as for experts.
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