Utilitarianism:A Contemporary Statement

by: Robin Barrow (Author)

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

Publication Date: 1 Jan. 1991

Language: English

Print Length: 208 pages

ISBN-10: 1852780975

ISBN-13: 9781852780975

Book Description

Building on a fresh conception of the nature of an ethical theory, Professor Barrow claims that utilitarianism is the most coherent and persuasive theory available. Taking due account of recent scholarship in the field, he argues succinctly and persuasively for a specific form of rule-utilitarianism. He seeks to show, in particular, that utilitarianism is not, as critics often suggest, in any way an impoverished view of morality.
Review ’Barrow has made a novel and important contribution to our understanding of utilitarian theory, especially with his arguments conceing the nature and function of ethical theories and his tripartite account of moral acts.’
About the Author
Robin Barrow, Professor and Dean of Education, Simon Fraser University, Canada