The Pursuit of Happiness: Philosophical and Psychological Foundations of Utility

by Brian Skyrms and Louis Narens

Book Overview

Utilitarianism began as a movement for social reform that changed the world, based on the ideal of maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain. There is a tendency to enter into debates for and against the ethical doctrine of Utilitarianism without a clear understanding of its basic concepts. The Pursuit of Happiness now offers a rigorous account of the foundations of Utilitarianism, and vividly sets out possible ways forward for its future development...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198856458
• ISBN13: 9780198856450
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.6"