Philosophy Talk. Utilitarianism
Abstract/Contents
- Abstract
- Can morality be quantified? Can the good be calculated? Utilitarianism says the right action is the one which leads to the most overall happiness - a deceptively simple theory, but not without its detractors. Is utilitarianism compatible with the idea that people have inalienable rights? Should we be so focused on the consequences of our actions? John and Ken welcome Wayne Sumner from the University of Toronto, author of The Hateful and the Obscene: Studies in the Limits of Free Expression.
Description
Type of resource | sound recording-nonmusical |
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Form | podcasts |
Extent | 1 audio file |
Place | KALW (Radio station : San Francisco, Calif.)California |
Date created | September 6, 2008 |
Language | English |
Digital origin | born digital |
Track configuration | Stereo |
Creators/Contributors
Speaker | Perry, John, 1943- | |
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Speaker | Taylor, Kenneth Allen, 1954-2019 | |
Producer | Ben Manilla Productions, Inc. |
Subjects
Subject | Utilitarianism |
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Subject | Human rights |
Genre | Radio talk shows |
Bibliographic information
philosophytalk.org show page |
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Finding Aid |
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Show# | 172.0 |
Location | https://purl.stanford.edu/dm017qq3804 |
Location | SC1118 |
Repository | Stanford University. Libraries. Department of Special Collections and University Archives |
Access conditions
- Use and reproduction
- These files may not be reproduced or used for any purpose without permission. For permission requests, please contact Philosophy Talk (http://philosophytalk.org/contact).
- Copyright
- Copyright © The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University. All rights reserved.
Collection
Philosophy Talk, 2002-
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