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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Utilitarianism

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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Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author de L'Espirit or Essays on the Mind and Its Several Faculties by Claude Adrien Helvetius, CA Helvetius Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New 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 #039;s principle work, De l #039;esp

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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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Utilitarianism

<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>>

  • Rank: #1668427 in Books
  • Published on: 2010-02-17
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 8.50" h x .59" w x 5.43" l, .55 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 186 pages

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*Author: Bykvist, Krister *Series Title: Guides for the Perplexed *Subtitle: A Guide for the Perplexed *Publication Date: 2010/02/17 *Number of Pages: 176 *Binding Type: Paperback *Language: English *Depth: 0.75 *Width: 5.50 *Height: 8.50

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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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Utilitarianism

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  • Rank: #455981 in Books
  • Published on: 2002-09-24
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • 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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Categories: Mill, John Stuart (1806-1873). Contributors: Paul Strathern - Author. Format: Hardcover

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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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Utilitarianism

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
  • Format: Kindle eBook
  • Number of items: 1

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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Utilitarianism

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
  • Format: Bargain Price
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 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.

  • Rank: #132873 in eBooks
  • Published on: 2010-04-10
  • Released on: 2010-04-15
  • Format: Kindle eBook
  • Number of items: 1

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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"