{"product_id":"utilitarianism-ed-bailey-paperback","title":"Utilitarianism - Ed. Bailey - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Stuart Mill\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAndrew Bailey\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eUtilitarianism\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic work of ethical theory, arguably the most persuasive and comprehensible presentation of this widely influential position. While he didn't invent utilitarianism, John Stuart Mill offered its clearest expression and strongest defense, and he expanded the theory to account for the variety in quality that we find among pleasures and pains. The complete text of the 1871 edition is included, along with selections from Jeremy Bentham's An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation. Andrew Bailey's detailed introduction examines the context of Mill's writing and offers guidelines on how to read the text accurately and critically. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The complete text of the 1871 edition of \u003cem\u003eUtilitarianism\u003c\/em\u003e is presented here, with footnote annotations added to clarify unfamiliar references and terminology for the student reader. A detailed introduction by the editor is divided into brief digestible parts discussing the context of the text and offering guidelines on how to read it accurately and critically. This edition has its origin in the acclaimed \u003cem\u003eBroadview Anthology of Social and Political Thought\u003c\/em\u003e and adheres to the anthology's format and high standard of accuracy and accessibility. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eUtilitarianism\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic work of ethical theory, arguably the most persuasive and comprehensible presentation of this widely influential position. While he didn't invent utilitarianism, John Stuart Mill offered its clearest expression and strongest defense, and he expanded the theory to account for the variety in quality that we find among pleasures and pains. The complete text of the 1871 edition is included, along with selections from Jeremy Bentham's An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation. Andrew Bailey's detailed introduction examines the context of Mill's writing and offers guidelines on how to read the text accurately and critically. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Bailey\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Philosophy and Associate Dean of Arts at the University of Guelph. He is editor of \u003cem\u003eThe Broadview Introduction to Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 15, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51776885096736,"sku":"9781554813155","price":19.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ec97c9c556506436df43cda5dec218d8.webp?v=1780488202","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/utilitarianism-ed-bailey-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}