Henry Sidgwick was an English utilitarian philosopher and economist and is best known in philosophy for his utilitarian treatise The Methods of Ethics. His work in economics has also had a lasting influence.

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Occupation: philosopher, economist, university teacher, writer
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: May 31, 1838
Died: August 28, 1900

Family

Eleanor Mildred Sidgwickspouse William Sidgwickfather Mary Croftsmother Arthur Sidgwicksibling William Carr Sidgwicksibling Mary Bensonsibling

The Methods of Ethicsknown for University of Cambridgeemployer Trinity Collegeeducated at Rugby Schooleducated at American Academy of Arts and Sciencesmember of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Irelandcountry of citizenship

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Occupation: philosopher, economist, university teacher, writer
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: May 31, 1838
Died: August 28, 1900

Family

Eleanor Mildred Sidgwickspouse William Sidgwickfather Mary Croftsmother Arthur Sidgwicksibling William Carr Sidgwicksibling Mary Bensonsibling