Utilitarianism
Utilitarians are proponents of a consequentialist ethical theory holding that the best action is one that maximizes overall happiness and minimizes suffering—the "greatest good for the greatest number". Primarily developed by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, this approach evaluates morality based on outcomes, prioritizing collective well-being over individual rights.
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by Maury Shenk
on Jun 06, 2026
Maury Shenk
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Philosophy
10 books
Created Jun 06, 2026
Books in this Portfolio
| Indexing | Title | Author | Year | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilitarianism | Mill, John Stuart | — | ||
| Anarchism and Other Essays | Goldman, Emma | — | ||
| The Subjection of Women | Mill, John Stuart | — | ||
| The English Utilitarians, Volume 1 (of 3) | Stephen, Leslie | — | ||
| Principles of Political Economy Abridged with Critical, Bibliographical, and Explanatory Notes, and a Sketch of the History of Political Economy | Mill, John Stuart | — | ||
| On Liberty | Mill, John Stuart | — | ||
| An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals | Hume, David | — | ||
| The Methods of Ethics | Sidgwick, Henry | — | ||
| The Logic of Chance, 3rd edition An Essay on the Foundations and Province of the Theory of Probability, With Especial Reference to Its Logical Bearings and Its Application to Moral and Social Science and to Statistics | Venn, John | — | ||
| Hard Times | Dickens, Charles | — |