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John Stuart Mill

Lessons from History

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Bentham, Mill, and the Philosophy of Utilitarianism

This chapter discusses the influence of Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill on the philosophy of utilitarianism. It explores their ideas on maximizing the greatest good for the greatest number of people, as well as the modern-day interest in utilitarianism and its ethical implications.

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