Mill's 'Utilitarianism' : A Reader's Guide.
Title:
Mill's 'Utilitarianism' : A Reader's Guide.
Author:
West, Henry R.
ISBN:
9781441123589
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (148 pages)
Series:
Reader's Guides
Contents:
Contents -- Introduction -- 1. Context -- Alternatives to Utilitarianism -- Mill's Life and Writings -- Bentham's Utilitarian Philosophy -- 2. Overview of Themes -- 3. Reading the Text -- Overview: Subject Matter of the Chapters -- Chapter 1 -- Chapter 2 -- Chapter 3 -- Chapter 4 -- Chapter 5 -- Summary -- 4. Reception and Influence -- 5. Notes for Further Reading -- Secondary Material -- Selective Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W.
Abstract:
In Mill's 'Utilitarianism': A Reader's Guide, Henry R. West offers a clear, thorough and detailed review of the key themes and a lucid commentary that will enable readers to rapidly navigate the text. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the guide explores the complex and important ideas inherent in the text and provides a cogent survey of the reception and influence of Mill's seminal work.Â.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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