This article is about the principles of utilitarianism as written by John Stuart Mill.

How do Utilitarians decide on a “right” course of action.

An attempt to show the weaknesses of following a Utilitarianism way of living.

Utilitarianism, the doctrine of “the greatest good for the greatest number” is everywhere in modern ideology. Most notably, it’s the supposed cornerstone of political democracy. It ran into roadblocks from the beginning, however, and returns us to the age old issue of balancing dogmatic guidance with human freedom and the power of intent.

I am writing this piece not because the season of Lent for Catholics (and Christians, in general) is forthcoming. It is because my friend received serious questions on the ethics of Pontius Pilate.

Raising the tax rates on incomes as they rise such as earnings of $750,000 are taxed higher than earnings of $75,000 is an example of the Utilitarian argument.

How would Mill and Kant respond to the following question: “Is it better to be good or to do good?” What reasons could each give in support of the method of ethics he adopts?