Liberal Utilitarianism and Applied Ethics

Name: Liberal Utilitarianism and Applied Ethics
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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By: Matti Hayry

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Hardcover | 27 October 1994 | Edition Number 1

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224 Pages

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21.6 x 13.8 x 2.54

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In Liberal Utilitarianism and Applied Ethics Matti Hayry shows how philosophers have misunderstood the very nature of utilitarianism since the turn of the nineteenth century and identifies the resulting problems in contemporary utilitarianism. Dr. Hyry argues that when the classical utilitarian principles of happiness, hedonism and impartiality are combined, the ensuing ethical theory may demand that we act immorally or unjustly. This is because the scope of the utilitarian theory has been extended too far. Liberal utilitarianism develops a more limited utilitarian theory which does not imply excesive moral obligations. Matti Hyry works out a system of applied ethics to assist in making moral decisions when liberal utilitarianism cannot be applied because the interests of the people involved are actually opposed to one another. This is an important book in current discussions over social ethics and policy. Matti Hyry's accomplished defence of utilitarian morality is certain to provoke debate.

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