John Stuart Mill’s (1806-1873) father, James Mill, was an outspoken advocate of utilitarianism and a friend of Jeremy Bentham, its founder. John Mill was born into a household steeped in utilitarian ...

Mill’s idea that not all pleasure is the same: ‘higher pleasures’ (intellectual) are superior to ‘lower pleasures’ (basic physical pleasure) Clear, engaging slides that break down complex concepts ...

Is morality – and happiness – determined by how you affect the people around you? Shutterstock It is a word we hear from time to time, but few of us know what it means. Utilitarianism is the method ...

Covers quantitative vs qualitative hedonism (Bentham’s hedonic calculus & Mill’s distinction between higher & lower pleasures). Lesson 3 of a 5 lesson series. Fully resourced lesson with PowerPoint & ...

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The consequences of our actions are important. They matter. But if the utilitarian is right, then consequences are all that matters. Is this correct? The main principle of utilitarian moral theory, ...