The Case Against Consequentialism Reconsidered

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Modern, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Cover of the book The Case Against Consequentialism Reconsidered by Nikil Mukerji, Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Nikil Mukerji ISBN: 9783319392493
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: August 30, 2016
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Nikil Mukerji
ISBN: 9783319392493
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: August 30, 2016
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book argues that critics of consequentialism have not been able to make a successful and comprehensive case against all versions of consequentialism because they have been using the wrong methodology. This methodology relies on the crucial assumption that consequentialist theories share a defining characteristic. This text interprets consequentialism, instead, as a family resemblance term. On that basis, it argues quite an ambitions claim, viz. that all versions of consequentialism should be rejected, including those that have been created in response to conventional criticisms. The book covers a number of classic themes in normative ethics, metaethics and, particularly, ethical methodology and also touches upon certain aspects of experimental moral philosophy. It is written in clear language and is analytic in its argumentative style. As such, the book should appeal to students, graduate students as well as professional academics with an interest in analytic moral philosophy.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book argues that critics of consequentialism have not been able to make a successful and comprehensive case against all versions of consequentialism because they have been using the wrong methodology. This methodology relies on the crucial assumption that consequentialist theories share a defining characteristic. This text interprets consequentialism, instead, as a family resemblance term. On that basis, it argues quite an ambitions claim, viz. that all versions of consequentialism should be rejected, including those that have been created in response to conventional criticisms. The book covers a number of classic themes in normative ethics, metaethics and, particularly, ethical methodology and also touches upon certain aspects of experimental moral philosophy. It is written in clear language and is analytic in its argumentative style. As such, the book should appeal to students, graduate students as well as professional academics with an interest in analytic moral philosophy.

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book Heusler Alloys by Nikil Mukerji
Cover of the book The Contribution of the Postal and Delivery Sector by Nikil Mukerji
Cover of the book Urbanisation and Inequalities in a Post-Malthusian Context by Nikil Mukerji
Cover of the book How to Count by Nikil Mukerji
Cover of the book Multimedia and Network Information Systems by Nikil Mukerji
Cover of the book Linking the Space Shuttle and Space Stations by Nikil Mukerji
Cover of the book Community Wayfinding: Pathways to Understanding by Nikil Mukerji
Cover of the book Advances in Electrodermal Activity Processing with Applications for Mental Health by Nikil Mukerji
Cover of the book Online Damage Detection in Structural Systems by Nikil Mukerji
Cover of the book Trilingual Education in Hong Kong Primary Schools by Nikil Mukerji
Cover of the book Principles of Modeling by Nikil Mukerji
Cover of the book REACH Beyond Borders by Nikil Mukerji
Cover of the book Rethinking Fisheries Governance by Nikil Mukerji
Cover of the book Map Functions by Nikil Mukerji
Cover of the book Open Source Systems: Enterprise Software and Solutions by Nikil Mukerji
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy