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Routledge - Should We Maximize Utility? - Ethics Debate Book

Name: Routledge - Should We Maximize Utility? - Ethics Debate Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex moral landscape of utilitarianism with this engaging volume from the Little Debates about Big Questions series. Published by Routledge, this book examines the fundamental directive to maximize welfare and the intense debates surrounding its application in the real world. While many find the goal of maximizing utility compelling, others raise significant objections. This text addresses concerns that such views can lead to repugnant results, condone injustice, or fail to provide practical guidance for daily life. James Lenman provides a deep look into the potential for moral overreach when attempting to improve the universe on a cosmic scale. Whether you are a student of ethics or a curious reader interested in moral philosophy, this book offers a clear look at one of the most debated topics in human history. It helps readers weigh the benefits of impartial welfare against the risks of an excessively controlling moral framework.

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Part of the Little Debates about Big Questions series, making complex philosophical topics accessible to readers.

Features expert arguments from James Lenman regarding the risks of moral overreach in utilitarian thought.

Examines the core tension between maximizing global welfare and avoiding intuitively wrong or unjust outcomes.

Provides a balanced view of the arguments for and against the impartiality of utilitarianism.

An ideal resource for those studying ethics, moral teaching, and the practical applications of philosophy.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: paperback
ASIN: 1032291044
Category: Books > Subjects > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian Living > Ethics & Moral Teaching
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 March 2025
Listed Since: 29 August 2024

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