Hedonistic Utilitarianism

Torbjörn Tännsjö

Published by Edinburgh University Press 1998

Hedonistic Utilitarianism

Torbjörn Tännsjö

https://doi.org/10.1515/9781474473057

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About this book

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 Author

Torbjörn Tännsjö is Kristian Claëson Professor of Practical Philosophy at Stockholm University.
More books by Torbjorn Tannsjo.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	iii
Acknowledgements Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Chapter 1 Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Chapter 2 In defence of theory in ethics Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	9
Chapter 3 The statement of utilitarianism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	31
Chapter 4 Collective duties Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	54
Chapter 5 Hedonism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	63
Chapter 6 Against preferentialism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	80
Chapter 7 Against perfectionism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	96
Chapter 8 Against idealism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	117
Chapter 9 Blameful rightdoing and blameless wrongdoing Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	129
Chapter 10 Our responsibility for the past Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	140
Chapter 11 Utilitarianism and common sense morality Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	153
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Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	177
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Language: English
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 224
Keywords: Philosophy

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