Download or read book Utilitarianism, Hedonism, and Desert written by Fred Feldman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1997-08-13 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fred Feldman has made a substantial contribution to utilitarian moral philosophy. In this collection, ten previously published essays plus a new introductory essay reveal the striking originality and unity of his views. Feldman's utilitarianism differs from traditional forms in that it evaluates behavior by appeal to the values of accessible worlds. He also deals with problems of justice affecting standard forms of utilitarianism. The collection is suited for courses on contemporary utilitarian theory.