The British Utilitarian Movement

The British Utilitarian Movement, led by thinkers like Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, focused on promoting actions that maximize happiness and reduce suffering for the greatest number of people. They believed morality should be guided by the outcomes of actions, emphasizing measurable well-being. This approach influenced law, ethics, and social reform, advocating for policies that benefit the majority. The movement prioritized rational decision-making and empirical evidence to achieve social progress, shaping modern ideas about justice and public policy with the goal of creating the most overall happiness.