Utilitarianism (Annotated)

«Utilitarianism» (Utilitarianism) - ethical work of John Stuart Mill. First published in 1861 in the «Frazer's Magazine» magazine. It sums up in controversy with opponents argued for and clarifies the main provisions of the ethical doctrine of utilitarianism as a moral theory and moral system provides enhanced support of the main ethical principle of utilitarianism - the principle of good. Based on the fact that morality prevails deductive method and private provisions are derived from common, Mill draws conclusions concerning the moral epistemology: the senses (along with the rules) belongs to morality exclusive role, and basic moral judgments, in particular those relating to the final objectives and grounds ratings It is not subject to direct proof, but are shown. Defending the principle of use as the main Mill strongly differentiates the benefits of the benefits (understood as self-interest) and from sensual pleasures. The structure of morality, according to Mill, given the hierarchy of the main principle (principle of the benefit) and derivative (secondary) principles, which, in fact, guided by people in specific actions. Read more