PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Utilitarianism

Paper · Semantic Scholar

Abstract This article analyzes the transformation of liberal Islamic thought within the context of postmodernism in Malaysia. It examines how liberal Islamic movements have shifted from classical liberalism, characterized by rationalism, individual autonomy, and universalist notions of rights, towards a postmodern orientation marked by epistemic plurality, the deconstruction of traditional religious authority, and p…

Reference · Wikidata

ethical theory which holds that the right action is the one that maximizes aggregate well-being

Encyclopedia · Wikipedia

Utilitarianism is a family of theories in normative ethics that prescribe actions that maximize happiness and well-being for the affected individuals. In other words, utilitarian ideas encourage actions that lead to the greatest good for the greatest number. Although different varieties of utilitarianism admit different characterizations, the basic idea that underpins them all is, in some sense, to maximize utility,…

Full text · Open Library

"Because Utilitarianism is a work of enduring value, it is easy to forget that Mill meant for it to be a topical and relevant contribution to the moral debates of his time. In this edition of Mill's essay, Colin Heydt situates the work in its historical context by supplementing the text of the essay with appendices containing excerpts of related works by Mill's predecessors, Mill himself, and prominent critics of hi…