Utilitarianism
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A major contribution in the history of ethics, Mill's brief treatise on utilitarianism lays the theoretical foundation for this branch of philosophy and outlines its relationship to other ethical systems, the arguments in its favor, and its implications for concerns about justice. The appendix contains the text of Mill's 1868 speech on capital punishment. A introductory chapter describes Mill's place in the history of philosophy and his contribution to the study of ethics. Cited in Books for College Libraries, 3d ed. There is no index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Booknews A major contribution in the history of ethics, Mill's brief treatise on utilitarianism lays the theoretical foundation for this branch of philosophy and outlines its relationship to other ethical systems, the arguments in its favor, and its implications for concerns about justice. The appendix contains the text of Mill's 1868 speech on capital punishment. A introductory chapter describes Mill's place in the history of philosophy and his contribution to the study of ethics. Cited in There is no index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Editor's IntroductionSelected BibliographyCh. IGeneral Remarks1Ch. IIWhat Utilitarianism Is6Ch. IIIOf the Ultimate Sanction of the Principle of Utility27Ch. IVOf What Sort of Proof the Principle of Utility is Susceptible35Ch. VOn the Connection between Justice and Utility42AppApril 1868 Speech on Capital Punishment65
