Hedonistic utilitarianism / Torbjörn Tännsjö.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tännsjö, Torbjörn, 1946- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Utilitarianism.

Hedonism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vi, 185 pages)

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2012.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

GBS_insertPreviewButtonPopup('ISBN:9780748610426');This volume presents a comprehensive statement in defense of the doctrine known as classical, hedonistic utilitarianism. It is presented as a viable alternative in the search for a moral theory and the claim is defended that we need such a theory. The book offers a distinctive approach and some quite controversial conclusions. Torbjörn Tännsjö challenges the assumption that hedonistic utilitarianism is at variance with common sense morality particularly as viewed through the perspective of the modern feminist moral critique.About the AuthorTorbjörn Tännsjö is Kristian Claëson Professor of Practical Philosophy at Stockholm University.More books by Torbjorn Tannsjo."

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 In defence of theory in ethics

Chapter 3 The statement of utilitarianism

Chapter 4 Collective duties

Chapter 5 Hedonism

Chapter 6 Against preferentialism

Chapter 7 Against perfectionism

Chapter 8 Against idealism

Chapter 9 Blameful rightdoing and blameless wrongdoing

Chapter 10 Our responsibility for the past

Chapter 11 Utilitarianism and common sense morality

Chapter 12 Conclusion and remaining concerns

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-182) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4744-7305-9

1-4744-0036-1

0-585-07001-6