Sunday, March 3, 2013

De L'Espirit or Essays on the Mind and Its Several Faculties

De LEspirit
De L'Espirit or Essays on the Mind and Its Several Faculties
C. A. Helvetius (Author), Claude Adrien Helvetius (Author)

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1809. Translated from the French. To which is now prefixed a life of the author. Swiss-French tax collector, philanthropist and Enlightenment philosopher, Claude-Adrien Helvetius is widely regarded as the father of utilitarianism. Helvetius's principle work, De l'esprit, was condemned by the Sorbonne, the Pope and the Parliament of Paris and burnt by the public executioner, ensuring that it was read more than any other book of the time.

  • Rank: #4102474 in Books
  • Published on: 2004-12-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 9.02" h x 1.18" w x 5.98" l, 1.73 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 540 pages

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Utilitarianism: A Guide for the Perplexed (Guides for the Perplexed)

Utilitarianism
Utilitarianism: A Guide for the Perplexed (Guides for the Perplexed)
Krister Bykvist (Author)

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<div><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 27.5pt">U</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">tilitarianism is the ethical theory advanced by Jeremy Bentham, J.S. Mill, and Henry Sidgwick and has contributed significantly to contemporary moral and political philosophy. Yet it is not without controversy and is a subject that students can often find particularly perplexing. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Utilitarianism: A Guide for the Perplexed</i> offers a concise, yet fully comprehensive introduction to utilitarianism, its historical roots, key themes, and current debates.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p></span> <br/><p style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none" class=MsoNormal><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Krister Bykvist provides a survey of the modern debate about utilitarianism and goes on to evaluate utilitarianism in comparison with other theories, in particular virtue ethics and Kantianism. Bykvist offers a critical examination of utilitarianism, distinguishing problems that are unique to utilitarianism from those that are shared by other moral theories. Focusing on the problems unique to utilitarianism, the book provides a well-balanced assessment of where the theory goes astray and is in need of revision. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of utilitarianism, this book serves as an ideal companion to study of this influential and challenging of philosophical concepts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br/><p style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none" class=MsoNormal><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span> </p></div>>

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  • Published on: 2010-02-17
  • Original language: English
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  • Dimensions: 8.50" h x .59" w x 5.43" l, .55 pounds
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  • 186 pages

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J.S. Mill in 90 Minutes (Philosophers in 90 Minutes Series)

JS Mill
J.S. Mill in 90 Minutes (Philosophers in 90 Minutes Series)
Paul Strathern (Author)
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  • Rank: #455981 in Books
  • Published on: 2002-09-24
  • Original language: English
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  • Dimensions: .50" h x 5.22" w x 8.32" l, .41 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 92 pages

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Powered by Frooition Pro Click here to view full size. Full Size Image Click to close full size. JS Mill in 90 Minutes - Book NEW Author(s): Paul Strathern Format: Paperback # Pages: 96 ISBN-13: 9781566634731 Published: 10/01/2002 Language: English Weight: 0.41 pounds Explores the ideas of philosopher John Stuart Mill, including an appraisal of his works and an analysis of his life. About Us Payment Shipping Customer Service FAQs Welcome to MovieMars All items are Brand New. We offer unbeatab

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Saturday, March 2, 2013

The Essential Plato Anthology (25 works) [Illustrated]

The Essential
The Essential Plato Anthology (25 works) [Illustrated]
Plato (Author)
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Illustrated with 10 unique illustrations.

This huge collection is an anthology of one of the greatest philosophers, and includes his some of his most important works: with active table of contents:

Apology
Charmides
Cratylus
Critias
Crito
Euthydemus
Euthyphro
Gorgias
Ion
Laches
Laws
Lysis
Menexenus
Meno
Parmenides
Phaedo
Phaedrus
Philebus
Protagoras
Plato's Republic
Sophist
Statesman
Symposium
Theaetetus
Timaeus

  • Rank: #124467 in eBooks
  • Published on: 2008-07-28
  • Released on: 2008-07-28
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Bentham: A Guide for the Perplexed (Guides For The Perplexed)

Bentham
Bentham: A Guide for the Perplexed (Guides For The Perplexed)
Philip Schofield (Author)

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Bentham: A Guide for the Perplexed presents a clear account of his life and thought, and highlights his relevance to contemporary debates in philosophy, politics, and law. Key concepts and themes, including Bentham's theory of logic and language, his utilitarianism, his legal theory, his panopticon prison, and his democratic politics—together with his views on religion, sex, and torture—are lucidly explored. The book also contains an illuminating discussion of the nature of the text from the perspective of an experienced textual editor.

  • Rank: #301547 in Books
  • Published on: 2009-06-15
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  • 192 pages

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Utilitarianism is the ethical theory advanced by Jeremy Bentham, JS Mill, and Henry Sidgwick and has contributed significantly to contemporary moral and political philosophy. Yet it is not without controversy and is a subject that students can often find particularly perplexing. Utilitarianism: A Guide for the Perplexed" offers a concise, yet fully comprehensive introduction to utilitarianism, its historical roots, key themes, and current debates. Krister Bykvist provides a survey of the modern debate about utilitarianism and goes on to evaluate utilitarianism in comparison with other theories, in particular virtue ethics and Kantianism. Bykvist offers a critical examination of utilitarianism, distinguishing problems that are unique to utilitarianism from those that are shared by other moral theories. Focusing on the problems unique to utilitarianism, the book provides a well-balanced assessment of where the theory goes astray and is in need of revision. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of utilitarianism, this book serves as an ideal companion to study of this influential and challenging of philosophical concepts. *Author: Bykvist, Krister *Series Title: Guides for the Perplexed (Paperback) *Binding Type: Paperback *Number of Pages: 176 *Publication Date: 2010/03/01 *Language: English *Dimensions: 8.40 x 5.40 x 0.60 inches

Friday, March 1, 2013

Utilitarianism, 2nd Edition (Annotated)

Utilitarianism 2nd
Utilitarianism, 2nd Edition (Annotated)
John Stuart Mill (Author), George Sher (Author)
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Utilitarianism

A Edited by George SherThis expanded edition of John Stuart Mill’s Utilitarianism includes the text of his 1868 speech to the British House of Commons defending the use of capital punishment in cases of aggravated murder. The speech is significant both because its topic remains timely and because its arguments illustrate the applicability of the principle of utility to questions of large-scale social policy.

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  • Published on: 2010-04-10
  • Released on: 2010-04-15
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Explore the central issues of philosophy through an engaging combination of classic and contemporary sources. With over seventy non-technical readings, the editors of PHILOSOPHICAL HORIZONS have put together the easiest to follow and yet most informative philosophy selections ever. Unlike any other introductory anthology, you can read fully annotated masterpieces from the history of philosophy in their entirety, including Plato's Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito, the Encheiridion of Epictetus, Descartes's Meditations, Berkeley's Treatise, Hume's An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding and Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion, Kant's Groundwork, Mill's Utilitarianism, James's The Will to Believe, and Sartre's The Humanism of Existentialism. These are juxtaposed with related work from contemporary philosophers so that you can experience how the issues raised in these classic works of philosophy are debated in contemporary times. *Author: Cahn, Steven M./ Eckert, Maureen *Binding Type: Paperback *Number of Pages: 704 *Publication Date: 2011/01/01 *Language: English *Dimensions: 9.00 x 7.10 x 0.90 inches

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Explore the central issues of philosophy through an engaging combination of classic and contemporary sources. With over seventy non-technical readings, the editors of PHILOSOPHICAL HORIZONS have put together the easiest to follow and yet most informative philosophy selections ever. Unlike any other introductory anthology, you can read fully annotated masterpieces from the history of philosophy in their entirety, including Plato's Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito, the Encheiridion of Epictetus, Descartes's Meditations, Berkeley's Treatise, Hume's An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding and Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion, Kant's Groundwork, Mill's Utilitarianism, James's The Will to Believe, and Sartre's The Humanism of Existentialism. These are juxtaposed with related work from contemporary philosophers so that you can experience how the issues raised in these classic works of philosophy are debated in contemporary times.

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"Harvesting Nature's Bounty is a treasure trove of nature wisdom and lore. It not only covers wild edible and medicinal plants, and survival skills, it also covers subjects as varied as fish stunners, weather predictors, cricket temperature, pine pitch glue, natural bug repellents, and a wide variety of exciting new culinary sources. This book will show you how to commune with nature and reconnect at a level known only our distant ancestors. This book will empower the reader with the knowledge and resources needed to begin their re-connection back to the Earthmother. The reader will learn where the treasures of nature are located and how they can be used. The reader will also learn how to assist nature in her recovery as they learn. As the reader begins to see nature at deeper level they will begin to recognize all of her inhabitants both large and small and see the significant role each play in the big scheme. When this happens, the reader will never look at a field, forest, or blade of grass the same ever again. Major Points of Value Harvesting Nature's Bounty{C}: A guidebook of nature lore, wild edible, medicinal, and utilitarian plants and animals. Over 200 species are discussed along with their various uses. Several articles have been published in various magazines and newsletters based on this research. This book is heavily annotated with references. In addition to the research, most of the accounts are from first hand experience and approximately 100 supporting photographs are included. This book offers a unique collection of Nature Lore available nowhere else. There are other books covering various aspects referenced in Harvesting Nature's Bounty, such as wild edible plant identification books. There is no other single book that covers the breadth of nature lore including edible, medicinal, utilitarian plant uses. Also included in this book is a wide range of other unique nature lore including little known useful tricks used primarily by Native Americans. Several aspects of wilderness survival including shelters, fire starting, water collecting, alternative hunting methods without weapons are also cover. This book is a cornucopia of nature lore that will have a wide appeal to anyone interested in any aspect of nature including those of spiritual interests. The book is also filled with expressions of deep concern and respect for all inhabitants of the nature realm. If you ever wanted to know information ask in the following questions then this book is for you: Do you want to know how to eat a pine tree? Do you think you don't have any wild edible or medicinal plants near you? Think again! The author of this book found over thirty in his very unexceptional small suburban lot. Do you know where and how to safely collect wild edible and medicinal plants without hurting nature's delicate balance. This book will not only show you how, but will tell you how to enhance nature's garden. Would you like to learn how to find and eat some the most important food staples of the Native Americans, like acorns, groundnuts, cattails, and others? Wouldn't you like to know how to build a survival shelter with no tools that can protect you and keep you dry in sub-freezing weather? Do you want to know how to catch large bullfrogs during the day without any tools? Would you like to know about a plant that will prevent poison ivy from developing after you have been exposed? Would you like to know how to find wild edible plants in the dead of winter? Did you know that North America's largest native fruit could not be purchased in any grocery store? It can only be found in nature. Have you ever tried North America's largest berry. It too can not be found any grocery store. It is also as sweet as any candy you have ever eaten. Would you like to know about natural treatments that can be found in nature for over dozens of the most common complaints?File Size: 5558 KBPrint Length: 243 pages Simultaneous Device Usage: UnlimitedPublisher: Createspace; 2nd edition (June 8, 2008) Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.Language: EnglishASIN: B001T4YT58"

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Distributive Justice and Disability: Utilitarianism against Egalitarianism

Distributive Justice and Disability
Distributive Justice and Disability: Utilitarianism against Egalitarianism
Mark S. Stein (Author)

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Theories of distributive justice are most severely tested in the area of disability. In this book, Mark Stein argues that utilitarianism performs better than egalitarian theories in this area: whereas egalitarian theories help the disabled either too little or too much, utilitarianism achieves the proper balance by placing resources where they will do the most good.
Stein offers what may be the broadest critique of egalitarian theory from a utilitarian perspective.  He addresses the work of egalitarian theorists John Rawls, Ronald Dworkin, Amartya Sen, Bruce Ackerman, Martha Nussbaum, Norman Daniels, Philippe Van Parijs, and others. Stein claims that egalitarians are often driven to borrow elements of utilitarianism in order to make their theories at all plausible. 
The book concludes with an acknowledgment that both utilitarians and egalitarians face problems in the distribution of life-saving medical resources. Stein advocates a version of utilitarianism that would distribute life-saving resources based on life expectancy, not quality of life. Egalitarian theories, he argues, ignore life expectancy and so are again found wanting. 
Distributive Justice and Disability is a powerful and engaging book that helps to reframe the debate between egalitarian and utilitarian thinkers.

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  • Published on: 2006-04
  • Original language: English
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  • Dimensions: 8.50" h x 1.22" w x 5.79" l, 1.06 pounds
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  • 316 pages

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Utilitarianism [with Biographical Introduction]

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Utilitarianism [with Biographical Introduction]
John Stuart Mill (Author)

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Utilitarianism

The philosophy of utilitarianism can trace its origins back thousands of years but it's most famously associated with the 18th century English philosopher Jeremy Bentham. The basic principle of utilitarianism is that ones actions should be guided towards outcomes that create the greatest good for the greatest numbers of people. This simple guiding principle creates a host of challenging moral dilemmas. John Stuart Mill's "Utilitarianism" is the classic exposition of this simple and yet complex philosophy.

  • Rank: #275041 in eBooks
  • Published on: 2004-07-01
  • Released on: 2004-07-01
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Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author The Rationale of Punishment by Jeremy Bentham Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Author Biography Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) was the founder of the doctrine of utilitarianism, outlined in An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (1789). His work on the Panopticon began in 1785. His concern with legal reform and codification continued throughout his life, and he was a campaigner for universal su

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author henry r west format hardback language english publication year 25 10 2007 series reader s guides subject philosophy psychology subject 2 philosophy author biography henry r west is professor of philosophy at macalester college usa he is the author of an introduction to mill s utilitarian ethics cup 2004 and the editor of the blackwell guide to mill s utilitarianism blackwell 2005 author s henry r west country of publication united kingdom date of publication 25 10 2007 first published 200

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Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Theory of Legislation by Jeremy Bentham Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Author Biography Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) was the founder of the doctrine of utilitarianism, outlined in An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (1789). His work on the Panopticon began in 1785. His concern with legal reform and codification continued throughout his life, and he was a campaigner for universal suffrage

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Utilitarianism (Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading)

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Utilitarianism (Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading)
John Stuart Mill (Author), G. Scott Davis (Introduction)

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Utilitarianism

John Stuart Mill's "Utilitarianism", which first appeared in three installments of "Fraser's Magazine" in 1861, was intended as a defense of the notorious doctrine identified with the liberal reformer Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) and with the author's father, James Mill (1773-1836). The defense was successful. While 'the principle of utility, or as Bentham has latterly called it, the greatest happiness principle', may have scandalised Victorian England, Mill's "Utilitarianism" became one of the defining documents of modern British and American liberalism. It is impossible to appreciate contemporary social and political life without coming to grips with utilitarianism.

  • Rank: #1574627 in Books
  • Published on: 2005-09-16
  • Original language: English
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  • Dimensions: 8.27" h x .51" w x 5.51" l, .25 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 96 pages

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Categories: Utilitarianism, Federal Government * General, Ethics * Moral Philosophy. Contributors: John Stuart Mill - Author. Format: Paperback

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Utilitarianism and Other Essays (Classics)

Utilitarianism and
Utilitarianism and Other Essays (Classics)
Jeremy Bentham (Author), John Stuart Mill (Author)
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One of the most important nineteenth-century schools of thought, Utilitarianism propounds the view that the value or rightness of an action rests in how well it promotes the welfare of those affected by it, aiming for 'the greatest happiness of the greatest number'. Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) was the movement's founder, as much a social reformer as a philosopher. His greatest interpreter, John Stuart Mill (1806-73), set out to humanize Bentham's pragmatic Utilitarianism by balancing the claims of reason and the imagination, individuality and social well-being in essays such as 'Bentham', 'Coleridge' and, above all, Utilitarianism. The works by Bentham and Mill collected in this volume show the creation and development of a system of ethics that has had an enduring influence on moral philosophy and legislative policy.

  • Rank: #201974 in eBooks
  • Published on: 2004-02-05
  • Released on: 2004-02-05
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  • Number of items: 1

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Radical Theology

Radical Theology
Radical Theology
Don Cupitt (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars(3)

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According to Don Cupitt, radical theology is a personal struggle for a new and better kind of religion following the loss of the older sort of popular, traditional, ecclesiastical faith. It is, he says, inevitably, highly autobiographical. This set of eighteen unpublished or little known published essays which document his gradual radicalization over the last thirty years open a window onto the progression of his thought and demonstrate his long held desire to come up with a message that can reach and influence ordinary people. Because, in Cupitt s judgment, the real radical theology is your own voice, if you can but find it.

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  • Published on: 2006-10-01
  • Released on: 2006-10-06
  • Original language: English
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  • Dimensions: 8.94" h x .31" w x 6.38" l, .50 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 145 pages

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by Don Cupitt - 9780334044192

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Romanticism, Marxism, pre and post war German theology, non-realism and the nineteen sixties death of God movement, and now many contemporary writers around the world- they have all reshaped our ideas about God, giving it the rich diversity of experience and expression it comprises today. Tracing the history of the key idea in Western thought from its origins through to the present day, this is the story of the intellectual journey that remade God in the image of man, so that he might become one of us.

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Categories: Secularization (Theology). Contributors: C. Crockett - Author. Format: Paperback

Understanding Utilitarianism (Understanding Movements in Modern Thought)

Understanding Utilitarianism
Understanding Utilitarianism (Understanding Movements in Modern Thought)
Tim Mulgan (Author)

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Utilitarianism

Utilitarianism - a philosophy based on the principle of the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people - has been hugely influential over the past two centuries. Beyond ethics or morality, utilitarian assumptions and arguments abound in modern economic and political life, especially in public policy. An understanding of utilitarianism is indeed essential to any understanding of contemporary society. "Understanding Utilitarianism" presents utilitarianism very much as a living tradition. The book begins with a summary of the classical utilitarianism of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Subsequent chapters trace the development of the central themes of utilitarian thought over the twentieth century, covering such questions as: What is happiness? Is happiness the only valuable thing? Is utilitarianism about acts or rules or institutions? Is utilitarianism unjust, or implausibly demanding, or impractical? and Where might utilitarianism go in the future?

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  • Published on: 2007-06-30
  • Original language: English
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  • Dimensions: 8.50" h x .63" w x 5.43" l, .57 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 192 pages

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Socialism was one of the formative forces of the modern world, and its complex history stretches back nearly three centuries. But what, exactly, does socialism mean? This informative and impartial guide takes you through socialism's origins to its contemporary interpretations, covering:Socialism's founders, including Sir Thomas More, Karl Marx, and Friedrich EngelsTypes of socialism, such as Maoism, syndicalism, communism, and green socialismBasic constructs and beliefs, and current misconceptionsSocialism's impact on America, including the Red Scare, the Catholic Worker Movement, and the Cold WarFeaturing an unbiased but comprehensive view of this controversial theory, this guide is the ultimate resource if you want to learn more about an age-old concept turned modern-day political firestorm.Pamela D. Toler holds a PhD in history from the University of Chicago. She taught courses on history and social and political thought at the University of Chicago. Pamela contributed more than sixty history-related essays to Publications International's Daily Dose of History and Daily Dose of Knowledge, including pieces on Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, the gold standard, the Communist Manifesto, utilitarianism, and Nehru's socialism. Her work is regularly published in nationally distributed magazines specializing in history and culture, including American History, History, and Calliope, a world history magazine for children. She is the author of The Causes of the War of 1812 for OTTN's highly regarded Road to War series. Pamela is a member of the World History Association., ShopEverything

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Understanding Utilitarianism Understanding Movements in Modern Thought, ISBN-13: 9781844650903, ISBN-10: 1844650901

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Monday, February 25, 2013

Pornography, Sex, and Feminism

Pornography Sex
Pornography, Sex, and Feminism
Alan Soble (Author)
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Utilitarianism

Many conservatives and feminists object to pornography. They argue that. . .Pornographic images degrade women. They reinforce old stereotypes about the sexual roles of men and women.Images of violence and mutilation are common in pornography, causing men to become violent toward women, particularly during sex.Pornography harms all women, because those who view it learn that women are just objects to be used for sex.Pornography inspires men to force, coerce, or cajole their partners into performing deviant sexual acts against their wishes.So say these opponents of pornography. But is pornography really as harmful as its critics would have us believe?Alan Soble explores in graphic detail the nature of pornography and men's sexuality, revealing the paternalistic nature of both conservative and feminist opposition to pornography. Responding to the arguments of such critics as Andrea Dworkin, Catharine MacKinnon, Michael Kimmel, Eva Kittay, and Phyllis Chesler, Soble exposes flaws in research and reporting, simplistic interpretations, and misleading conclusions.For all who are seeking a frank, no-holds-barred approach to the core issues separating critics from defenders of pornography, Soble offers a powerful presentation.

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  • Published on: 2010-11-17
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The Future without a Past: The Humanities in a Technological Society

The Future without a Past
The Future without a Past: The Humanities in a Technological Society
John Paul Russo (Author)
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In The Future without a Past, John Paul Russo goes beyond currently given reasons for the decline of the humanities and searches out its root causes in the technologization of everyday life. His main premise is that we are undergoing a transformation at the hands of technological imperatives such as rationalization, universalism, monism, and autonomy. The relation between ourselves and nature has altered to such a degree that we no longer live in a natural environment but in a technological one. According to Russo, technological values have actually eroded human values instead of being “humanized” by them.
  • Rank: #2526967 in Books
  • Published on: 2005-06-22
  • Original language: English
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  • Dimensions: 9.25" h x 1.10" w x 6.14" l, 1.50 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 328 pages

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Categories: Humanities->Philosophy, Learning and scholarship->History, Humanities->Philosophy. Contributors: John Paul Russo - Author. Format: Hardcover

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"Argues that technological imperatives like rationalization, universalism, monism, and autonomy have transformed the humanities and altered the relation between humans and nature. Examines technology and its impact on education, historical memory, and technological and literary values in criticism and theory, concluding with an analysis of the fiction of Don DeLillo"--Provided by publisher.

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by John Paul Russo - University of Chicago Press (2005) - Hardback - ISBN 0826215866 9780826215864

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The Hansa Towns

The Hansa
The Hansa Towns
Helen Zimmern (Author)
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Utilitarianism

This Elibron Classics edition is a facsimile reprint of a 1889 edition by T. Fisher Unwin, London. Series: The Story of the Nations.

  • Rank: #1408578 in Books
  • Published on: 2005-11-30
  • Released on: 2005-11-30
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 438 pages

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Kessinger Publishing 9781164403388 The Hansa Towns (1891) by Zimmern, Helen [Hardcover] Description This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place t

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Categories: Europe * History. Contributors: Helen Zimmern - Author. Format: Paperback

Utilitarianism (Dover Thrift Editions)

Utilitarianism Dover
Utilitarianism (Dover Thrift Editions)
John Stuart Mill (Author)
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Utilitarianism

A landmark of moral philosophy and an ideal introduction to ethics, this famous work balances the claims of individuals and society, declaring that all actions should produce the greatest happiness overall. It remains as relevant today as it was to intellectual and moral dilemmas of the 19th century.

  • Rank: #320656 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-02-02
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 8.23" h x .16" w x 5.20" l, .13 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 64 pages

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Utilitarianism (Great Books in Philosophy)

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Utilitarianism (Great Books in Philosophy)
John Stuart Mill (Author)
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Utilitarianism

What is the foundation upon which moral judgements are made? Why and how do we conclude that an action, performed or contemplated, is right or wrong, good or bad? In the eighteenth century, English philosopher Jeremy Bentham developed the now famous moral theory known as utilitarianism, which is based upon the pleasure principle - a concept whose history can be traced back to the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus and to Hedonism.In his acclaimed essay "Utilitarianism" (1863), John Stuart Mill, the intellectual creation of his father (James Mill) and Jeremy Bentham, discusses in considerable detail this powerful and influential principle that grounds the judgement of human action on the extent to which it would result in pleasure or happiness for the greatest number of people. In doing so, Mill not only analysis objections to the principle of utility, but also distinguishes his own unique interpretation of the principle, thus beginning a self-critical approach to the development and refinement of utilitarian moral theory that remains vigorous to this day.

  • Rank: #1149423 in Books
  • Published on: 1987-02-01
  • Original language: English
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  • Dimensions: 8.46" h x .24" w x 5.51" l, .25 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 1 pages

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Categories: Utilitarianism, Hedonism, Utilitarianism. Contributors: Fred Feldman - Author. Format: Paperback

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Categories: Utilitarianism, Representative government and representation. Contributors: John Stuart Mill - Author. Format: Paperback

On Liberty and Other Essays (Oxford World's Classics)

On Liberty
On Liberty and Other Essays (Oxford World's Classics)
John Stuart Mill (Author), John Gray (Editor)
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Utilitarianism

Collected here in a single volume for the first time are John Stuart Mill's On Liberty, Utilitarianism, Considerations on Representative Government, and The Subjection of Women. These essays show Mill applying his liberal utilitarian philosophy to a range of issues that remain vital today--the nature of ethics, the scope and limits of individual liberty, the merits of and costs of democratic government, and the place of women in society. In his Introduction John Gray describes these essays as applications of Mill's doctrine of the Art of Life, as set out in A System of Logic. Using the resources of recent scholarship, he shows Mill's work to be far richer and subtler than traditional interpretations allow.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

  • Rank: #78427 in Books
  • Published on: 2008-05-15
  • Original language: English
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  • Dimensions: 7.72" h x 1.14" w x 5.04" l, .96 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 632 pages

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Friday, February 22, 2013

Utilitarianism

Utilitarianism
Utilitarianism
John Stuart Mill (Author), George Sher (Author)
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Utilitarianism

This expanded edition of John Stuart Mill's 'Utilitarianism' includes the text of his 1868 speech to the British House of Commons defending the use of capital punishment in cases of aggravated murder. The speech is significant both because its topic remains timely and because its arguments illustrate the applicability of the principle of utility to questions of large-scale social policy.

  • Rank: #688655 in Books
  • Published on: 2002-07-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 5.51" h x .47" w x 8.46" l, .42 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 71 pages

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Categories: Mill, John Stuart (1806-1873)->Utilitarianism, Logic * Philosophy, Utilitarianism. Contributors: John Stuart Mill - Author. Format: Paperback

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Categories: Utilitarianism, Literary Collections->Ancient, Classical & Medieval->General, Politics * History and Theory. Contributors: Oskar Piest - Author. Format: Paperback