The Utilitarianism of Mill

Mill’s utilitarianism is the ethical theory that actions are right if they promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number. It emphasizes that moral decisions should aim to maximize overall well-being and minimize suffering. Mill believes happiness includes both pleasure and the absence of pain, valuing higher pleasures like intellectual and moral satisfaction over mere physical enjoyment. This approach encourages considering the broader impact of actions on society’s overall happiness, guiding individuals and policymakers to choose options that contribute most positively to everyone's well-being.