Introduction John Rawls (1921–2002) was a famous political philosopher best known for his theory of justice. In his book A Theory of Justice (1971), he presented a detailed critique of utilitarianism, which had been one of the dominant moral and political theories. Utilitarianism is based on the idea of maximizing happiness or the greatest good […]
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(a): Thomas Hobbes on the Rights and Duties of the Sovereign Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679) was an English philosopher best known for his work Leviathan, where he explained his ideas about human nature, society, and government. Hobbes lived during a time of great political turmoil in England, including the Civil War. This shaped his belief that
John Stuart Mill (1806–1873) was a famous English philosopher and economist. He wrote about freedom, individuality, and the importance of happiness. In his work called Utilitarianism, he explored the idea that people should try to maximize happiness. However, he did not think all types of happiness were the same. One of his most quoted lines
Jeremy Bentham, an English philosopher and jurist, is known for his influential contributions to utilitarianism and political philosophy. Bentham’s political philosophy is rooted in the principles of utilitarianism, and his ideas have had a lasting impact on the development of democratic governance and the concept of maximizing societal happiness. Let’s explore Bentham’s key ideas in
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