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John Stuart Mill's "Utilitarianism"

John Stuart Mill's "Utilitarianism" is a moral philosophy asserting that actions are right if they promote happiness and reduce suffering. Mill emphasizes that the best choice is the one that maximizes overall well-being for the greatest number of people. He also highlights the importance of individual pleasures and morally necessary qualities like justice and integrity. Essentially, Mill advocates for evaluating actions based on their outcomes, aiming to produce the most happiness possible while respecting individual rights, making morality a matter of practical, aggregate benefits.