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Bentham's an introduction to the principles of morals and legislation : a guide / Steven Sverdlik.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Sverdlik, Steven, 1950- author.
- Series:
- Oxford Guides to Philosophy
- Oxford Guides to Philosophy Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bentham, Jeremy, 1748-1832 Introduction to the principles of morals and legislation.
- Bentham, Jeremy.
- Ethics.
- Utilitarianism.
- Civil law.
- Criminal law.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xxiv, 315 pages) : illustrations.
- Other Title:
- Introduction to the principles of morals and legislation
- Principles of morals and legislation
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2023]
- Summary:
- Bentham's An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation is often considered the first work of the philosophical school of utilitarianism and is thus a central text for students of philosophy. Sverdlik's exposition of Bentham's thinking serves as an invaluable guide for students and scholars seeking to better understand Bentham's book. By explaining and evaluating its major themes and central arguments, Sverdlik helps readers to relate this important work to contemporary discussions in moral philosophy and the philosophy of criminal law.
- Contents:
- Bentham's Preface
- 1. Bentham's Chapter I
- 2. Bentham's Chapter II and the Formal Argument
- 3. Bentham's Chapter III
- 4. Bentham's Chapter IV
- 5. Bentham's Chapter V
- 6. Bentham's Chapter VI
- 7. Bentham's Chapter VII
- 8. Bentham's Chapter VIII
- 9. Bentham's Chapter IX
- 10. Bentham's Chapter X
- 11. Bentham's Chapter XI
- 12. Bentham's Chapter XII
- 13. Bentham's Chapter XIII
- 14. Bentham's Chapter XIV
- 15. Bentham's Chapter XV
- 16. Bentham's Chapter XVI
- 17. Bentham's Chapter XVII and the Concluding Note.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Sverdlik, Steven Bentham's an Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation
- ISBN:
- 0-19-008994-6
- 0-19-008992-X
- 0-19-008993-8
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