John Stuart Mill Utilitarianism Analysis
I. Introduction
In the essay Utilitarianism written by John Stuart Mill, Mill presents the claim that happiness is the only thing that is good. Meaning that all happiness leads to pleasure through out our lives and can be noticed by the absence of pain. In this essay I will further explain Mill’s view on happiness and how it is connected to the Utilitarianism view. I will then define my own objection of Mill’s arguments and why it is a compelling objection to think about.
II. Mill’s Arguments
Through out “Utilitarianism” Mill, argues that happiness is the only basis of morality, and that mankind only desires happiness. His argument is supported by the declaration that all people need is either means to happiness or what is included in the meaning of happiness. Which is defined as “Good fortune, pleasure, contentment and joy” Mill believes that the only reason justice exists is because of utility and that our free will/rights only exist because it is necessary to human happiness. This …show more content…
I also think that he would say that while, yes some people need to express more than just happiness, that happiness is the only emotion that will in the end bring them true pleasure. I would still have to disagree with Mill because most individuals have different forms of true happiness. While I think that Mill’s arguments are convincing I think that my objection is as well. It is important to remember that objections are merely opinions and while I’m sure as readers you have concerns about my objections as I do about Mill’s. The most important take away from my objection is that an individual should be strong enough to find happiness through every moment in their life. There is a reason that everything happens and if you believe that it will bring you happiness, even in the hardest times in your
In the essay Utilitarianism written by John Stuart Mill, Mill presents the claim that happiness is the only thing that is good. Meaning that all happiness leads to pleasure through out our lives and can be noticed by the absence of pain. In this essay I will further explain Mill’s view on happiness and how it is connected to the Utilitarianism view. I will then define my own objection of Mill’s arguments and why it is a compelling objection to think about.
II. Mill’s Arguments
Through out “Utilitarianism” Mill, argues that happiness is the only basis of morality, and that mankind only desires happiness. His argument is supported by the declaration that all people need is either means to happiness or what is included in the meaning of happiness. Which is defined as “Good fortune, pleasure, contentment and joy” Mill believes that the only reason justice exists is because of utility and that our free will/rights only exist because it is necessary to human happiness. This …show more content…
I also think that he would say that while, yes some people need to express more than just happiness, that happiness is the only emotion that will in the end bring them true pleasure. I would still have to disagree with Mill because most individuals have different forms of true happiness. While I think that Mill’s arguments are convincing I think that my objection is as well. It is important to remember that objections are merely opinions and while I’m sure as readers you have concerns about my objections as I do about Mill’s. The most important take away from my objection is that an individual should be strong enough to find happiness through every moment in their life. There is a reason that everything happens and if you believe that it will bring you happiness, even in the hardest times in your