Mill's "Utilitarianism"

Critical Essays on the Classics

by David Lyons

John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism continues to serve as a rich source of moral and theoretical insight. This collection of articles by top scholars offers fresh interpretations of Mill's ideas about happiness, moral obligation, justice, and rights. Applying contemporary philosophical insights, they challenge the conventional readings of Mill, and, in the process, contribute to a deeper understanding of utilitarian theory as well as the complexity of moral life.

Genres: Philosophy

212 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1997

About the author

David Lyons is a professor of Philosophy and Professor of Law at Boston University. His Ph.D. is from Harvard University. He is a specialist in ethics and jurisprudence.