Dickens/Utilitarianism & Hard Times

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A 4 page essay that discusses how Charles Dickens, in his novel Hard Times, specifically attacks the philosophy of utilitarianism, which is a nineteenth century system of morality. The writer argues that he particularly focuses on the negative effects of utilitarian philosophy in regards to the family and the education of children through his description of the Gradgrind family and the upbringing of Louisa and Tom. Bibliography lists 4 sources.