The Methods of Ethics

The Methods of Ethics by Henry Sidgwick is a significant work of philosophical literature that addresses utilitarian ethics. This unabridged and unaltered reissue of the seventh edition from 1907 provides a clear and accessible presentation of the classical utilitarian doctrine. Sidgwick argues that the ultimate moral aim of both individual and social actions is the greatest net sum of happiness for all sentient beings. In this context, happiness is defined as the net awareness of pleasure and pain. This edition is a valuable resource for students and those interested in philosophy who wish to engage with the foundations of utilitarian ethics and its implications for moral action.