Why people recommend it
Mill on Utilitarianism by Roger Crisp is a detailed philosophical analysis and commentary on John Stuart Mill's classic ethical writings. During an episode of the Modern Wisdom podcast titled How Do We Define What Is Good & Bad? - Cosmic Skeptic - #214, released on August 27, 2020, guest Alex O'Connor and host Chris Williamson explored various moral theories and ethical frameworks. While delving into the nuances of utilitarian philosophy, Alex O'Connor specifically addressed listeners who wanted to dig deeper into the topic. He advised that if people were interested in the ongoing discussions about utilitarianism featured on the show, Roger Crisp's book Mill on Utilitarianism represented an analysis that was well worth reading. Furthermore, Alex suggested that for those wishing to read the original utilitarian texts by John Stuart Mill, it would be beneficial to read them alongside Crisp's analysis or to review Crisp's breakdown to fully grasp the arguments. This endorsement provided audience members with a valuable scholarly companion piece to navigate the complexities of consequentialist ethics and moral reasoning.
Who recommended it
- Alex O’Connor Recommended
Alex O’Connor — 1 mention
“if you're interested in the discussions on utilitarianism that we've been having then roger crisp's book mill on utilitarianism is the analysis that's worth reading and i think if you want to read utilitarianism by john stuart mill it's worth reading it alongside crisps analysis or reading crisps analysis first just to make sure you kind of understand everything that”