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What is John Stuart Mill most recently remembered for?
What is John Stuart Mill most recently remembered for?
What is Bentham's view on utility or happiness?
What is Bentham's view on utility or happiness?
Who is regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism?
Who is regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism?
Which two books are the most popular works of John Stuart Mill?
Which two books are the most popular works of John Stuart Mill?
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Who is considered the founder of modern utilitarianism?
Who is considered the founder of modern utilitarianism?
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Which philosophical tradition did John Stuart Mill grow up in?
Which philosophical tradition did John Stuart Mill grow up in?
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In what tradition did John Stuart Mill grow up?
In what tradition did John Stuart Mill grow up?
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What are the two most popular books by John Stuart Mill?
What are the two most popular books by John Stuart Mill?
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What did Jeremy Bentham treat happiness as, according to the text?
What did Jeremy Bentham treat happiness as, according to the text?
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Who were the proponents of the 'Philosophical Radicalism' tradition that influenced John Stuart Mill's upbringing?
Who were the proponents of the 'Philosophical Radicalism' tradition that influenced John Stuart Mill's upbringing?
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Study Notes
John Stuart Mill and Utilitarianism
- John Stuart Mill is most recently remembered for his contributions to the development of utilitarianism.
- Jeremy Bentham's view on utility or happiness is that it should be treated as a measurable and quantifiable concept.
Jeremy Bentham and the Founding of Modern Utilitarianism
- Jeremy Bentham is regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism.
- He treated happiness as a quantifiable concept, similar to a commodity that can be measured and maximized.
John Stuart Mill's Upbringing and Influences
- John Stuart Mill grew up in the philosophical tradition of Philosophical Radicalism.
- The proponents of the 'Philosophical Radicalism' tradition that influenced John Stuart Mill's upbringing were Jeremy Bentham and his father, James Mill.
John Stuart Mill's Works
- The two most popular books by John Stuart Mill are "On Liberty" and "Utilitarianism".
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Test your knowledge of John Stuart Mill's ethics with this quiz. Explore the contributions of this influential British philosopher to moral and political philosophy, including his defense of utilitarian and liberal traditions.
