Mill's Utilitarianism Contributor(s): Daniel, David Mills (Author) |
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ISBN: 0334040272 ISBN-13: 9780334040279 Publisher: SCM Press OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2006 Annotation: A new series of summarized texts commonly used on theology and philosophy high school and college courses. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Movements - Utilitarianism - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Modern |
Dewey: 171.5 |
Series: Briefly (Scm Press) |
Physical Information: 0.21" H x 5" W x 7.85" (0.16 lbs) 96 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Briefly: Mill's Utilitarianism is a summarized version of John Stuart Mill's original treatise, which is designed to assist university and sixth-form students in acquiring knowledge and understanding of this key text Based on, and page referenced to, George Sher's Hackett edition an important feature of the book is its close adherence to Mill's text, enabling the reader to follow each development in the argument as it occurs. It will be of particular value in helping students to revise for university examinations in Philosophy and Theology and for A-level examinations in Religious Studies. The introduction contains a brief biography of Mill, examines and assesses the importance of the main issues covered by his Utilitarianism, and indicates where they are to be found in the text. There is a comprehensive glossary of terms. |