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Explore the philosophical foundations and criticisms of utilitarianism in this engaging debate from Routledge's Little Debates about Big Questions series. Utilitarianism directs us to act in ways that impartially maximize welfare and utility, yet this approach faces substantial objections. Critics argue it produces intuitively repugnant results, condones evildoing and injustice, imposes excessive moral demands, alienates individuals from meaningful action, and fails to provide practical ethical guidance. James Lenman examines how utilitarianism's mandate to improve the entire universe on a cosmic time scale risks leading moral philosophy down a path of imperious overreach. This volume presents a balanced exploration of utilitarianism's appeal to some philosophers whilst addressing the serious philosophical concerns raised by others, making it essential reading for students and professionals interested in contemporary ethics, moral philosophy, and the debate between consequentialist and non-consequentialist approaches to normative ethics.

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Routledge's Little Debates series format presents utilitarianism through structured philosophical debate and counterargument.

James Lenman argues against utilitarianism's cosmic time scale directive and its potential for moral overreach.

Addresses major objections to utilitarianism including concerns about justice, practical guidance, and personal alienation.

Suitable for students and professionals studying ethics, moral philosophy, and contemporary philosophical debates.

Explores both the compelling aspects of utility maximisation and its intuitively problematic philosophical consequences.

New store stock ensures a fresh copy of this philosophical debate resource.

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Routledge
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paperback
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1032291044
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Books > Subjects > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian Living > Ethics & Moral Teaching
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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 March 2025
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29 August 2024

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