Sidgwick's Ethics

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This Element critically analyzes Sidgwick's The Methods of Ethics, focusing on Sidgwick's moral epistemology, arguments against common-sense morality, utilitarianism, rational egoism, and 'the dualism of practical reason.' It provides readers with scholarly debates surrounding the theses, enhancing the appreciation of this masterpiece.

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Introduction; 1. The methods; 2. Sidgwick's intuitionism; 3. Dogmatic intuitionism and its infelicities; 4. The case for utilitarianism; 5. The case for rational egoism and the dualism of practical reason; Conclusion; References.