Migration preview: Browse the catalog and open free editions. Sign in with Cue to save books. Paid access requires confirmed Cue membership. Purchases are unavailable in this preview.
Utilitarianism
An exploration of utilitarianism, examining how the pursuit of 'the greatest good' shapes our decisions, policies, and ethical dilemmas. We uncover its intuitive appeal, the complexities of quantifying happiness, and the inherent tensions between collective well-being and individual rights.
This is a paid edition. Reading and listening remain locked while membership is being connected. You can browse free editions in this preview.
“An exploration of utilitarianism, examining how the pursuit of 'the greatest good' shapes our decisions, policies, and ethical dilemmas. We uncover its intuitive appeal, the complexities of quantifying happiness, and the inherent tensions between collective well-being and individual rights.”
— John Stuart Mill, Utilitarianism
ethics, moral philosophy, happiness
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of ethics, moral philosophy, happiness and better judgment in how they apply it.
John Stuart Mill brings a credible and useful lens to ethics, moral philosophy, happiness, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.