The English Utilitarians and India / Eric Stokes

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Stokes,Eric

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Oxford University Press ,1959Edition: 1st EditionDescription: 350 p. ; 22 cmISBN:

9780195623550

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DDC classification:

23 144.60954 STO

Summary: In contrast with the tendency to regard the Utilitarians primarily as exponents of a moral theory, Stokes here focuses on their claim to have developed a practical science of society. He discusses James Mill's influence as the London head of the Indian administration, Macaulay's Benthamite reforms as Law Member, and Fitzjames Stephen's significance in the passage of utilitarianism into imperialism.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Notes	Barcode
Prof. Romila Thapar's Collection	SNU LIBRARY	144.60954 STO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not For Loan	Prof. Romila Thapar's Collection	G7996

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In contrast with the tendency to regard the Utilitarians primarily as exponents of a moral theory, Stokes here focuses on their claim to have developed a practical science of society. He discusses James Mill's influence as the London head of the Indian administration, Macaulay's Benthamite
reforms as Law Member, and Fitzjames Stephen's significance in the passage of utilitarianism into imperialism.

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