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This comprehensive examination of utilitarian ethics traces the doctrine of utility from ancient moralists through the Enlightenment and Victorian era to contemporary philosophical debate. Geoffrey Scarre surveys major thinkers spanning from Lao Tzu in the fifth century BC to Richard Hare in the twentieth century, exploring how utilitarian philosophy has evolved and the challenges it faces today. The book addresses contemporary critiques of utilitarianism, including its difficulty in protecting individual interests and its limitations in allowing personal autonomy. Published by Routledge as part of the Problems of Philosophy series, this work provides both historical context and critical analysis for students and scholars of ethics, moral philosophy, and the history of philosophical thought.

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Traces utilitarian ethics from ancient moralists through the Enlightenment and Victorian era to present-day philosophical debate.

Examines major philosophers including Lao Tzu, Richard Hare, and other influential thinkers across twenty-five centuries of utilitarian thought.

Analyses contemporary challenges to utilitarianism, including its approach to protecting individual interests and personal autonomy.

Part of Routledge's Problems of Philosophy series, providing scholarly foundations for ethics and moral philosophy study.

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Release Date
16 August 2016
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14 July 2016

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