Utilitarianism

Name: Utilitarianism
Brand: Author's Republic
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: John Stuart Mill
ISBN: 9798347344161

Author: John Stuart Mill

Narrator: Rory Young

Unabridged: 2 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 04/01/2025

Categories: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Political Science, History & Theory, Social Science, Sociology

Synopsis

Discover the groundbreaking philosophy of Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill — a timeless exploration of ethics, happiness, and the greater good. In this influential essay, Mill defends the principle that actions are right if they promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number. Blending moral insight with logical clarity, Utilitarianism remains essential reading for students of philosophy, ethics, political science, and anyone seeking to understand how we determine right from wrong. Perfect for deep thinkers and curious minds alike, this classic text continues to shape modern moral debate.

About John Stuart Mill

John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) was a British political philosopher who wrote on such subjects as logic, economics, ethics, metaphysics, religion, and current affairs. His best-known works include On Liberty, Utilitarianism, The Subjection of Women, A System of Logic, Principles of Political Economy, and his autobiography. He was born in London, the eldest son of the Scottish philosopher, historian, and economist James Mill and educated by his father with the assistance of utilitarian philosopher Jeremy Bentham. Mill's philosophy draws upon empiricism and utilitarianism while modifying these doctrines to incorporate a greater sense of humanity. A strong defender of freedom of thought and expression and an early supporter of the cause of women's rights, Mill remains a towering figure in the development of political liberalism.

Reviews

Goodreads review by P.E. on April 30, 2021

Word Soup For the moment, suffice it to say that my evaluation of the book relying on the Librivox recording is: offers lots of truisms when not verbose and deathly boring... It was certainly among the most influential texts of its times. Perhaps that's why it appears so unoriginal and tame nowadays?......more

Goodreads review by Ben on January 10, 2012

Here, Mill offers a thorough description and defense of his moral theory, proposing the greatest happiness ("utilitarian") principle as the unique first principle underlying all moral conduct. "The 'greatest happiness principle' holds that actions are right in proportion as they promote happiness; w......more

Goodreads review by Claudia on January 11, 2019

In times of building walls and talk of re-foundation of the Republicanism (in many of the Republics of the early 21st Century), and a looming fourth revolution, whereby workers won't be as much exploited (as Marx would have it) but rather ignored and a pariah to the process of wealth creation, it is......more