John Stuart Mill: Utilitarianism

What is the central principle of utilitarianism, and how does Mill define happiness in this context? How does Mill distinguish between higher and lower pleasures? John Stuart Mill explores the philosophy of utilitarianism, arguing that actions are morally right if they promote happiness and wrong if they produce unhappiness.

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