Utilitarianism
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- This book encapsulates the practical ethics of utilitarianism, a philosophy contending that an action is right if it tends to produce the greatest amount of good for the largest number of people. Within this, the book addresses the common objections and misconceptions surrounding this ethical theory. The author situates the utilitarian moral code within alternatives such as religious or Kantian ethics, arguing that it is as robust and coherent as any of its rivals. They clarify that the pursuit of good under utilitarianism need not be explicitly hedonistic, but can include concerns for both the quality and quantity of happiness and well-being. Misunderstandings around the themes of self-interest, motive and virtue are also interrogated. The book argues that utilitarianism provides essential guidance in complex situations of moral conflict and uncertainty, allowing individuals to navigate competing duties and obligations. The insights provided aim to clarify the genuinely difficult problems of conduct, not paper over them with simplistic slogans. Ultimately, the book makes clear that utilitarianism is a viable and intellectually rigorous approach to understanding the foundations of ethics.
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