Welfare, Happiness, and Ethics by Sumner, L. W.

Welfare, Happiness, and Ethics

Moral philosophers agree that welfare matters. But they disagree about what it is, or how much it...
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Author: L. W. Sumner
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Language: English
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Welfare, Happiness, and Ethics by Sumner, L. W.

Welfare, Happiness, and Ethics

Dhs. 665.84

Welfare, Happiness, and Ethics

Dhs. 665.84
Author: L. W. Sumner
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Moral philosophers agree that welfare matters. But they disagree about what it is, or how much it matters. Wayne Sumner presents an original theory of welfare, investigating its nature and discussing its importance. He considers and rejects all notable theories of welfare, both objective and subjective, including hedonism and theories founded on desire or preference. His own theory connects welfare closely with happiness or life satisfaction. Reacting against the value pluralism that currently dominates moral philosophy, he advances welfare as the only basic ethical value. He concludes by discussing the implications of this thesis for ethical and political theory. Written in clear, non-technical language, and including a definitive survey of other work in this area, Sumner's book is essential reading for moral philosophers, political theorists, and welfare economists.

Author: L. W. Sumner
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 04/15/1999
Pages: 251
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 8.52h x 5.48w x 0.58d
ISBN: 9780198238782

About the Author
Wayne Sumner is Professor in the Department of Philosophy and the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto. He is the author of The Moral Foundations of Rights (OUP 1987) and Abortion and Moral Theory, and is co-editor with Joseph Boyle of Philosophical Perspectives on Bioethics.


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