Sociology & Philosophy Research Seminar: Dr Ed Skidelsky: 'Happiness and Pleasure
Dr Ed Skidelsky: 'Happiness and Pleasure
Abstract: In the utilitarian tradition, happiness and pleasure are not usually distinguished. I argue that this is a mistake. Happiness typically entails beliefs about the world; pleasure typically does not. Once the distinction between happiness and pleasure is recognised, utilitarianism as an ethical system becomes considerably less attractive.
| A Department of Sociology & Philosophy seminar | |
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| Date | 5 November 2012 |
| Time | 15:00 to 16:30 |
| Place | Amory B315 |
Location:
Amory B315
