“It is indisputable that the being whose capacities of enjoyment are low, has the greatest chance of having them fully satisfied; and a highly endowed being will always feel that any happiness which he can look for, as the world is constituted, is imperfect. But he can learn to bear its imperfections, if they are at all bearable; and they will not make him envy the being who is indeed unconscious of the imperfections, but only because he feels not at all the good which those imperfections qualify. It is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied; better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied. And if the fool, or the pig, is of a different opinion, it is only because they only know their own side of the question.”
Quote by John Stuart Mill
Work
Utilitarianism is a foundational work in moral philosophy, offering a comprehensive examination of the principles of utilitarianism. The book delves into the concept of actions being inherently right or wrong based on their outcomes, specifically the promotion of happiness and the prevention of suffering. It is a seminal text that has influenced ethical thought and has been a cornerstone in discussions of moral responsibility and societal welfare. more
Author
John Stuart Mill was an influential British philosopher, economist, and logician. He is one of the most important figures in 19th-century philosophy and his ideas had a profound impact on political, social, and philosophical thought of the time. more
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