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1 online resource (xii, 244 pages) : illustrations
Christopher Woodard presents a new and rich version of utilitarianism, the idea that ethics is ultimately about what makes people's lives go better. He launches a state-of-the-art defence of the theory, often seen as excessively simple, and shows that it can account for much of the complexity and nuance of everyday ethical thought.
Six Objections -- Basic Ideas -- Well-Being -- Two Kinds of Reason -- Moral Rights -- Justice and Equality -- Legitimacy and Democracy -- Virtuous Agents -- Conclusion
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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