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100 1 _aStephen, Leslie,
_d1832-1904
245 1 4 _aThe English Utilitarians, Volume 1 (of 3)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-12-23
508 _aProduced by Thierry Alberto, Paul Dring, Henry Craig and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The English Utilitarians, Volume 1 (of 3)" by Leslie Stephen is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work seeks to explore the influential school of English Utilitarianism, mainly represented by key figures such as Jeremy Bentham, James Mill, and John Stuart Mill. The author intends to provide insights into the movement's impact on contemporary thought and political actions, alongside a deep examination of the social, political, and legislative landscapes during the period. At the start of the book, Stephen outlines the significant role of the English Utilitarians over three generations, their commitment to practical applications as tied to societal issues, and their intellectual lineage from earlier philosophical thought. He emphasizes the connection between the philosophies of the Utilitarians and the political and social conditions of their time, insisting on a biographical and historical approach rather than purely theoretical analysis. The introductory section establishes a complex framework of political structures, societal norms, and individual agency that shaped the Utilitarian ethos and delves into the historical contexts that led to the emergence of these influential thinkers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUtilitarianism -- Great Britain -- History
653 _aPhilosophers -- England
653 _aPhilosophy, English -- 18th century
653 _aPhilosophy, English -- 19th century
653 _aBentham, Jeremy, 1748-1832
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27597
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