About “Utilitarianism”
John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism presents the ethical theory that actions are right insofar as they promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. The work argues that happiness consists of both higher and lower pleasures, with higher pleasures—such as those derived from intellectual and moral pursuits—being qualitatively superior to lower pleasures.
Book details
- Published
- 1871
- Latest edition
- 1871 · ISBN 9781425013493
- ISBN
- 9781425013493
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Utilitarianism?
Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill has 164 pages.
