Consequentialism and its Critics

AvSamuel Scheffler,Berkeley) Scheffler, Samuel (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, University of California

Häftad, Engelska, 1988

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Beskrivning

This volume presents papers discussing arguments on both sides of the consequentialist debate. The distinguished contributors include John Rawls, Bernard Williams, Thomas Nagel, Derek Parfit, among others.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1988-03-24
Mått:135 x 203 x 17 mm
Vikt:359 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Oxford Readings in Philosophy
Antal sidor:300
Förlag:OUP OXFORD
ISBN:9780198750734

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'This most recent volume is an important addition to the long running 'Oxford Readings in Philosophy' series ... the 'Oxford Readings in Philosophy' series provides a useful introduction to an important philosophical debate. The best recommendation for Scheffler's volume is that it satisfies this requirement.'Utilitas

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction. 1. John Rawls: Classical Utilitarianism; 2. Bernard Williams: Consequentialism and Integrity; 3. Thomas Nagel: War and Massacre; 4. T.M. Scanlon: Rights, Goals, and Fairness; 5. Peter Railton: Alienation, Consequentialism, and the Demands of Morality; 6. Robert Nozick: Side Constraints; 7. Thomas Nagel: Autonomy and Deontology; 8. Derek Parfit: Is Common-Sense Morality Self-Defeating?; 9. Amartya Sen: Rights and Agency; 10. Philippa Foot: Utilitarianism and the Virtues; 11. Samuel Scheffler: Agent-Centred Restrictions, Rationality, and the Virtues; 12. Conrad D. Johnson: The Authority of the Moral Agent.