Utilitarianism, institutions, and justice /
This text advances utilitarianism as the basis for a viable public philosophy, rebutting charges that, as moral doctrine, utilitarian thought permits cruel acts, justifies unfair distribution of wealth, and demands too much of moral agents. The author defends utilitarianism using game theory.
Основен автор: | Bailey, James Wood, 1967- |
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Формат: | Електронна книга |
Език: | English |
Публикувано: |
New York, N.Y. :
Oxford University Press,
1997.
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Онлайн достъп: |
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=23542 |
Подобни документи: |
Print version::
Utilitarianism, institutions, and justice. |
Резюме: |
This text advances utilitarianism as the basis for a viable public philosophy, rebutting charges that, as moral doctrine, utilitarian thought permits cruel acts, justifies unfair distribution of wealth, and demands too much of moral agents. The author defends utilitarianism using game theory. |
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Физически характеристики: |
1 online resource (xii, 203 pages) |
Библиография: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-195) and index. |
ISBN: |
0585203024 9780585203027 1602561249 9781602561243 9780195105100 0195105109 1280452714 9781280452710 |