Hedonistic Utilitarianism / / Torbjörn Tännsjö.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Archive eBook-Package Pre-2000
• VerfasserIn: Tännsjö, Torbjörn,
• Place / Publishing House: Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2022]; ©1998
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (224 p.)

GBS_insertPreviewButtonPopup('ISBN:9780748610426');This volume presents a comprehensive statement in defense of the doctrine known as classical, hedonistic utilitarianism. It is presented as a viable alternative in the search for a moral theory and the claim is defended that we need such a theory. The book offers a distinctive approach and some quite controversial conclusions. Torbjörn Tännsjö challenges the assumption that hedonistic utilitarianism is at variance with common sense morality particularly as viewed through the perspective of the modern feminist moral critique.About the AuthorTorbjörn Tännsjö is Kristian Claëson Professor of Practical Philosophy at Stockholm University.More books by Torbjorn Tannsjo."

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 In defence of theory in ethics -- Chapter 3 The statement of utilitarianism -- Chapter 4 Collective duties -- Chapter 5 Hedonism -- Chapter 6 Against preferentialism -- Chapter 7 Against perfectionism -- Chapter 8 Against idealism -- Chapter 9 Blameful rightdoing and blameless wrongdoing -- Chapter 10 Our responsibility for the past -- Chapter 11 Utilitarianism and common sense morality -- Chapter 12 Conclusion and remaining concerns -- Bibliography -- Index