The Bloomsbury encyclopedia of utilitarianism / edited by James E. Crimmins.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Crimmins, James E., 1953- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Utilitarianism--Encyclopedias.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (607 pages)

Other Title:

Encyclopedia of utilitarianism

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2017.

Summary:

"The idea of utility as a value, goal or principle in political, moral and economic life has a long and rich history. Now available in paperback, The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Utilitarianism captures the complex history and the multi-faceted character of utilitarianism, making it the first work of its kind to bring together all the various aspects of the tradition for comparative study. With more than 200 entries on the authors and texts recognised as having built the tradition of utilitarian thinking, it covers issues and critics that have arisen at every stage. There are entries on Plato, Epicurus, and Confucius and progenitors of the theory like John Gay and David Hume, together with political economists, legal scholars, historians and commentators. Cross-referenced throughout, each entry consists of an explanation of the topic, a bibliography of works and suggestions for further reading. Providing fresh juxtapositions of issues and arguments in utilitarian studies and written by a team of respected scholars, The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Utilitarianism is an authoritative and valuable resource."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Contents:

Editorial Committee

Preface

Entries and Contributors

Entries A-Z

Name Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781350021693

1350021695

9781350021679

1350021679

9781350021686

1350021687

OCLC:

1006320261