This book presents a new interpretation of the principle of utility in moral and political theory based on the writings of the classical utilitarians from Hume

This volume includes the complete texts of two of John Stuart Mill's most important works, Utilitarianism and On Liberty, and selections from his other writings

John Stuart Mill’s Utilitarianism is a philosophical defense of utilitarianism, a moral theory stating that right actions are those that tend to promote overa

Collects four of the philosopher's essays on issues central to liberal democratic regimes. --Publisher.

Happiness and Utility brings together experts on utilitarianism to explore the concept of happiness within the utilitarian tradition, situating it in earlier ei