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This book presents a new interpretation of the principle of utility in moral and political theory based on the writings of the classical utilitarians from Hume to J.S. Mill. Discussion of utility in writers such as Adam Smith, William Paley and Jeremy Bentham is included.

Political philosophy. Social philosophy --- General ethics --- anno 1600-1699 --- anno 1700-1799 --- Justice (Philosophy) --- Liberty. --- Utilitarianism. --- Justice (Philosophy). --- Civil liberty --- Emancipation --- Freedom --- Liberation --- Personal liberty --- Democracy --- Natural law --- Political science --- Equality --- Libertarianism --- Social control --- Philosophy --- Ethics --- Hedonism