“[The utilitarian standard] is not the agent's own greatest happiness, but the greatest amount of happiness altogether; and if it may possibly be doubted whether a noble character is always the happier for its nobleness, there can be no doubt that it makes other people happier, and that the world in general is immensely a gainer by it.”
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
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
“Nobility of blood is nobility of the jungle, modern nobility involves substance of character.”
“I came here because I assumed everything still is the same, while outside, the world is mad at me.”