Imagining interest in political thought : origins of economic rationality / Stephen G. Engelmann.
Engelmann argues that monistic interest constitutes the end & means of contemporary liberal government. The paradigmatic theorist in this case is Jeremy Bentham, whose concept of utilitarianism calls for maximization of pleasure by both individuals & the state.
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Durham ; London :
Duke University Press,
2003.
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| Series: | e-Duke books scholarly collection.
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| Summary: | Engelmann argues that monistic interest constitutes the end & means of contemporary liberal government. The paradigmatic theorist in this case is Jeremy Bentham, whose concept of utilitarianism calls for maximization of pleasure by both individuals & the state. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (x, 194 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780822384946 0822384949 |
| DOI: | 10.1215/9780822384946 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Online resource (HeinOnline, viewed February 8, 2018) |