A History of Utilitarian Ethics
A History of Utilitarian Ethics

Author: Samuel Hollander

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-07-09

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 1000023494

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In this landmark volume, Samuel Hollander presents a fresh and compelling history of moral philosophy from Locke to John Stuart Mill, showing that a ‘moral sense’ can actually be considered compatible with utilitarianism. The book also explores the link between utilitarianism and distributive justice. Hollander engages in close textual exegesis of the works relating to individual authors, while never losing sight of the intellectual relationships between them. Tying together the greatest of the British moral philosophers, this volume reveals an unexpected unity of eighteenth and nineteenth century ethical doctrine at both the individual and social level. Essential reading for advanced students and researchers of the history of economic thought, political economy, history of ethics, history of political thought and intellectual history.

An Intellectual History of Liberal Catholicism in Western Europe, 1789-1870
An Intellectual History of Liberal Catholicism in Western Europe, 1789-1870

Author: Aude Attuel-Hallade

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2024-01-25

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 135037105X

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This volume probes and deciphers the tensions and contradictions that underlie modern European Liberal Catholicism. Beginning with the French revolution and looking at dialogues between European 'public moralists', the book discusses the ways in which liberal Catholics loosened their bonds with religion, all the while relying on it. It reflects on how and why they promoted a post-revolutionary state and society based on religious dogma and morality, and what new liberal order and socio-political and religious models they proposed. Beyond the analysis of the work of these Catholic intellectuals, the question of their conceiving a specific liberal approach through Catholicism is also investigated. More generally, it prompts a vital reappraisal of the political, ideological and philosophical pressures that the religious question caused in the redefinition of Western European post-revolutionary liberalism.

The Reign Of Henry The Eighth Vol.1
The Reign Of Henry The Eighth Vol.1

Author: James Anthony Froude

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-07-01

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 9359393002

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"The Reign of Henry the Eighth" is a compelling historical work written by James Anthony Froude, a renowned English historian and author. Volume 1 of this notable series focuses on the reign of King Henry VIII, one of the most influential and controversial monarchs in English history. In this volume, Froude delves into the life and reign of Henry VIII, exploring his political maneuvers, religious reforms, and personal relationships. Froude's meticulous research and vivid storytelling bring the era to life, shedding light on the complexities of Henry's character, his marriages, and the far-reaching consequences of his decisions. Froude's narrative skillfully navigates the political intrigues, religious changes, and social transformations that characterized Henry's reign. Through his engaging prose, readers gain valuable insights into the motivations and actions of not only Henry VIII but also the key figures who shaped his court and the wider political landscape of Tudor England. "The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1" stands as a testament to Froude's deep knowledge of the period and his ability to present a balanced and nuanced account of one of England's most pivotal eras.

Rereading Power and Freedom in J.S. Mill
Rereading Power and Freedom in J.S. Mill

Author: Bruce David Baum

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 9780802083159

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Baum recovers lost dimensions of Mill's thought, and in so doing, contributes to a critical sociology of freedom for our our time like workers' co-operatives & women's rights.