John Stuart Mill, George Sher, Roger Crisp - Utilitarianism

Pros: It's good to learn new things.
Cons: All the 5-star reviews this thing received makes me feel even more stupid.

Utilitarianism is the idea that we should always live for what will bring the most happiness “taking into account both the short and the long-term consequences of our acts, and treating the happiness of other persons as equal in value to our ...

Pros: Interesting for a wide range of people and still relevant for current debate
Cons: none

Utilitarianism is one of the leading philosophical movements. Therefore it is important for those in ...

Pros: Staple book for ethicists, thought provoking
Cons: heavy stuff

Imagine that you are kidnapped by aliens, taken aboard their spacecraft and presented with two red buttons. In the distance, you can see planet earth. They tell you that you have a choice: Choose the button on the left and kill your family, but the rest...

Pros: A staple for all who think.
Cons: Not for western minds.

This is one of those ideas that are very hard to comprehend if you are unfamiliar with anything but western thought. This is not a philosophy for those who believe that individualism is the key to all happiness. According to Mill's the one is not the...