Review:
Utilitarianism By John Stuart Mill
overall review score: 4.5
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Utilitarianism is a moral theory developed by John Stuart Mill that focuses on maximizing overall well-being or utility in society.
Key Features
- Focus on overall well-being
- Principle of utility
- Greatest happiness principle
Pros
- Promotes the well-being of the majority
- Provides a clear framework for ethical decision-making
- Encourages actions that result in the greatest good for the greatest number
Cons
- Critics argue that it can justify unethical actions if they result in greater overall happiness
- Difficulty in measuring and comparing different types of happiness or well-being