Utilitarianism

<p><em>Utilitarianism</em> (1863) is a collection of essays by English philosopher and political economist John Stuart Mill. The book provides a comprehensive explanation of what utilitarianism is in order to present it as the best theory of ethics and to defend it against criticisms and misunderstandings.</p> Utilitarianism (1863) is a collection of essays by English philosopher and political economist John Stuart Mill. The book provides a comprehensive explanation of what utilitarianism is in order to present it as the best theory of ethics and to defend it against criticisms and misunderstandings.