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The book delves into the enduring philosophical debate regarding the nature of morality and the criterion of right and wrong, a discussion that has persisted for over two millennia. It highlights the lack of consensus among philosophers, who remain divided into various schools of thought, echoing the conflicts of ancient times. The text reflects on the historical significance of these debates and how they have shaped human understanding of ethics, illustrating the challenges in reaching a definitive conclusion on the summum bonum.
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Utilitarianism, John Stuart Mill
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Utilitarianism
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Stuart Mill
- Publisher
- GRIN Verlag
- Released
- 2008
- Pages
- 84
- ISBN13
- 9783640234943
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, Philosophical Topics, Philosophy, England, 19th century, Ethics, Freedom, Enlightenment, Liberalism
- First published
- 1861
- Original title
- Utilitarianism
- Rating
- 3.4 out of 5
- Description
- The book delves into the enduring philosophical debate regarding the nature of morality and the criterion of right and wrong, a discussion that has persisted for over two millennia. It highlights the lack of consensus among philosophers, who remain divided into various schools of thought, echoing the conflicts of ancient times. The text reflects on the historical significance of these debates and how they have shaped human understanding of ethics, illustrating the challenges in reaching a definitive conclusion on the summum bonum.