Utilitarianism

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Philosophy

 

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Steven M

 

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August 15, 2015

 

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Utilitarianism is not protective of the minority in any given situation. This is confirmed by Mill in the passage stating that if there are 'two pleasures' or 'two modes of existence' the persons who have experienced both, or, if there is a difference in opinion, the majority, must be considered the 'most grateful to the feelings' and 'admitted as final'...
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Thus, in Mill's eyes, the qualitative superiority of one pleasure over another must come from 'competent judges' from whose verdict 'there can be no appeal'. 'Utilitarianism does say that, from an ideal and objective moral standpoint, the commitments of all people should be valued equally. This is necessary for any philosophy which is neither biased in favor of specific people, nor supportive of self-interest over the welfare of others (Ian's World)...
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