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Book SynopsisThis book introduces and assesses Mill's life and the background of Utilitarianism and its continuing importance to philosophical thought.
Trade Review'Clear in its presentation and nearly flawless in its content ... As a commentary on Mill's text, Crisp's book is probably the best of any now available.' - Mind
'A superb book ... A highly readable, reliable and insightful introduction to Mill's philosophical ethics and politics. It is a substantial piece of Mill scholarship, and the best current introduction to the utilitarian tradition. One could hardly ask for more.' - Philosophical Books
'It is a pleasure to read and welcome this book. Roger Crisp has achieved the difficult task of writing an introductory work that is scholarly yet clear, lively and approachable' - Journal of Medical Ethics
Elegantly and clearly written - Theoria
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements, A note on texts and references, 1 A teacher in an age of transition, 2 Welfare and pleasure, 3 Experience, desire and the ideal , 4 The proof and sanctions of utilitarianism, 5 What utilitarianism is, 6 Integrity, 7 Justice, 8 Utilitarianism and freedom: On Liberty, 9 Utilitarianism and equality: The Subjection of Women, Bibliography, Index
