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Book SynopsisConsequentialism is a major approach to normative ethical theory, which considers the production of good and prevention of bad consequences the touchstone of the moral evaluation. This work brings together both the main classical sources and the central contemporary expressions of this position.
Trade Review‘A judicious selection, which offers not only a broad view of the main lines of consequentialist thought and its history, but an insight into significant recent developments within the tradition, and some widely discussed objections to it.’
Roger Crisp, St Anne's College 'Darwall's collection is ideal for a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in ethical theory in which consequentialism is a central topic. It contains generous excerpts from the main historical proponents of consequentialism and a well-chosen selection of contemporary expressions and discussions of consequentialism.’ David O. Brink, University of California, San Diego
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments.
Introduction.
Part I: Classical Sources:.
1. From An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation: Jeremy Bentham.
2. From Utilitarianism: John Stuart Mill.
3. From Dr Whewell on Moral Philosophy: John Stuart Mill.
4. From The Methods of Ethics: Henry Sidgwick.
5. From Principia Ethica: G. E. Moore.
Part II: Contemporary Expressions:.
6. Consequentialism: Philip Pettit.
7. From The Rejection of Consequentialism: Samuel Scheffler.
8. From Reasons and Persons:Derek Parfit.
9. Alienation, Consequentialism, and the Demands of Morality: Peter Railton.
10. Bayesian Decision Theory and Utilitarian Ethics: John C. Harsanyi.
11. Toward a Credible Form of Utilitarianism: Richard B. Brandt.
12. Motive Utilitarianism: Robert Adams.
Part III: Contemporary Discussion:.
13. Classical Utilitarianism: John Rawls.
14. Utilitarianism and Welfarism: Amartya Sen.
Index.
