Moral Philosophy of R. M. Hare A Vindication of Utilitarianism?

Name: Moral Philosophy of R. M. Hare A Vindication of Utilitarianism?
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ISBN: 9780820427034

ISBN-10: 0820427039

ISBN-13: 9780820427034

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Authors: Patrick A. Adu-Amankwah

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This is probably the most comprehensive study of R. M. Hare's moral language analysis which leads to his defense of utilitarianism. Contesting the attempt by logical positivists to make moral statements non-philosophy, this work agrees in large part with R. M. Hare's analysis of language, but points out that Hare deserts his own philosophy in real situations of application. It finds that the utilitarian element to be found in most moral judgments is given undue weight and made the foundation of morality; actually utilitarianism only expropriates old precepts of intuitions. This book is commendable for its singular call to see the value of various moral philosophical positions and reconcile…

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List price: $72.95
Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing, Incorporated
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 603
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.2



Preface


Acknowledgements



Introductory: The Analyst and Moral Philosophy



Hare on Logic and Language



Moral Principles as a Guide to Conduct



The Argument for Utilitarianism



Two Applications, Criticisms and Conclusion: A Vindication of Utilitarianism?


Bibliography