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Utility and Rights (Minnesota Archive Editions),Used
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Utility and Rights was first published in 1984. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make longunavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.At issue in the clash between utilitarianism and the theory of rights is a fundamental question about the theoretical underpinnings of moral and political philosophy. Is this structure to be utilitybasedgrounded in the general welfareor is it to be based on individual moral and political rights, as critics of utilitarianism increasingly insist? The argument centers, in part, upon the fact that utilitarianism, with its emphasis upon outcomes and total utility in the world, seems to employ a value theory that offers no protection to persons and their vital interests.The essays in this volume grapple with the main issues in this controversy. They share a common concern with the nature of rights and the ways in which various moral theories can accommodate them; some measure the degree to which utilitarianism can or cannot be modified to include rights. Eight of the eleven essays were written expressly for this book; all of the authors are deeply engaged in the debate over utility and rights, and their essays build upon and extend current thinking on the subject. R. G. Frey's lucid introduction will make the book appropriate for advanced students as well as for scholars in moral, political, and legal theory.'One ubiquitous criticism of utilitarianism is that it cannot make sense of moral rights at all. This collection is the first that explicitly addresses these issues, and it marks a major step in the debate.'Dale Jamieson, University of ColoradoR. G. Frey is senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Liverpool. He is the author of Interests and Rights and Rights, Killing, and Suffering.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Utility and Rights'? A: 'Utility and Rights' explores the clash between utilitarianism and the theory of rights, focusing on the moral and political philosophical implications of each perspective.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by R.G. Frey, who is a senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Liverpool.
- Q: When was 'Utility and Rights' first published? A: 'Utility and Rights' was first published on December 1, 1984.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Utility and Rights' contain? A: 'Utility and Rights' has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in this book? A: Key themes include the nature of rights, the compatibility of moral theories with rights, and the criticism of utilitarianism regarding moral rights.
- Q: Is this book suitable for advanced students? A: Yes, the book is appropriate for advanced students as well as scholars due to its rigorous discussion of moral, political, and legal theory.
- Q: Are the essays in this book original? A: Eight of the eleven essays in 'Utility and Rights' were written expressly for this book, contributing to its unique perspective on the topic.
- Q: What does the introduction by R.G. Frey provide? A: R.G. Frey's introduction offers a lucid overview that sets the stage for the discussions in the book, making it accessible for various readers.
- Q: What criticism of utilitarianism is addressed in the book? A: The book addresses the criticism that utilitarianism cannot adequately account for moral rights, which is a central theme in the debate presented.