The complete online text of Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill.

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In his essay "Utilitarianism," John Stuart Mill argues that the right action is that which yields the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. This doctrine conflicts with other arguments that are based on considerations of morality in undertaking human actions.