A Theory of the Good and the Right

A Theory of the Good and the Right
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Publisher : Great Minds
Total Pages : 388
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Download or read book A Theory of the Good and the Right written by Richard B. Brandt and published by Great Minds. This book was released on 1998 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What system of morals should rational people select as the best for society? Using a contemporary psychological theory of action and of motivation, Richard Brandt's Oxford lectures argue that the purpose of living should be to strive for the greatest good for the largest number of people. Brandt's discussions range from the concept of welfare to conflict between utilitarian moral codes and the dictates of self-interest.


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