Description: Utilitarianism as a Public Philosophy by Robert E. Goodin Robert E. Goodin, a philosopher with many books on political theory, public policy and applied ethics to his credit, defends utilitarianism against its critics and shows how it can be applied most effectively over a wide range of public policies. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Robert E. Goodin, a philosopher with many books on political theory, public policy and applied ethics to his credit, defends utilitarianism against its critics and shows how it can be applied most effectively over a wide range of public policies. In discussions of such issues as paternalism, social welfare policy, international ethics, nuclear armaments, and international responses to the environment crisis, he demonstrates what a flexible tool his brand of utilitarianism can be in confronting the dilemmas of public policy in the real world. Author Biography Robert E. Goodin is Joint Professor of Social and Political Theory and of Philosophy at the Research School of Social Sciences at the Australian National University. He is the author of many books on political theory, public policy and applied ethics and include, most recently, The Real Worlds of Welfare Capitalism, with B. Headey, R. Muffels and H.J. Dirven (1999) and Reflective Democracy (2003). Table of Contents Part I. Introduction: Moral Bases of State Action: 1. Utilitarianism as a public philosophy; 2. The state as a moral agent; Part II. Morality, Public and Private: 3. Do motives matter?; 4. Government house utilitarianism; Part III. Shaping Private Conduct: 5. Responsibilities; 6. Distributing credit and blame; 7. Apportioning responsibilities; Part IV. Shaping Public Policies: Section A. Respecting and overriding preferences: 8. Liberalism and the best-judge principle; 9. Laundering preferences; 10. Heroic measures and false hopes; 11. Theories of compensation; Section B. Ensuring social security: 12. Stabilising expectations; 13. Compensation and redistribution; 14. Basic income; 15. Relative needs; C. International ethics; 16. What is so special about our fellow countrymen?; 17. Nuclear disarmament as a moral certainty; 18. International ethics and the environmental crisis; References; Index. Review ... there is a great deal in this richly argued book for both moral philosophers and social scientists in general. Roger Crisp, Times Literary Supplement Promotional Goodin defends utilitarianism and shows how it can serve as an excellent guide to public policy makers. Review Quote "...this book is notable for its optimism, detail, and scope." Samantha Brennan, Philosophy in Review Promotional "Headline" Goodin defends utilitarianism and shows how it can serve as an excellent guide to public policy makers. Description for Bookstore Robert E. Goodin, a philosopher with many books on political theory, public policy and applied ethics to his credit, defends utilitarianism against its critics and shows how it can be applied most effectively over a wide range of public policies. Description for Library Robert E. Goodin, a philosopher with many books on political theory, public policy and applied ethics to his credit, defends utilitarianism against its critics and shows how it can be applied most effectively over a wide range of public policies. Details ISBN052146806X Author Robert E. Goodin Pages 368 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 052146806X ISBN-13 9780521468060 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1995 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title UTILITARIANISM AS A PUBLIC PHI Residence AT Affiliation Australian National University, Australia Australian National Universi Series Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Public Policy Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises DOI 10.1604/9780521468060 UK Release Date 1995-05-26 AU Release Date 1995-05-26 NZ Release Date 1995-05-26 Publication Date 1995-05-26 Alternative 9780511625053 DEWEY 144.6 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91372404;
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