Bøker av Richard B. Brandt

Written by one of the most eminent and influential of contemporary moral philosophers, the essays reprinted in this collection span a period of almost 30 years and include many classic pieces in metaethical and normative ethical theory.

What would any rational person believe to be worth wanting or working for? This book argues that rational people would choose a utilitarian moral code that the purpose of living should be to strive for the greatest good for the largest number of people.