10 Questions
What is John Stuart Mill most recently remembered for?
Contributions in moral and political philosophy
What is Bentham's view on utility or happiness?
Happiness as consisting in pleasure
Who is regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism?
Jeremy Bentham
Which two books are the most popular works of John Stuart Mill?
“Utilitarianism” and “On Liberty”
Who is considered the founder of modern utilitarianism?
Jeremy Bentham
Which philosophical tradition did John Stuart Mill grow up in?
Utilitarianism
In what tradition did John Stuart Mill grow up?
Philosophical Radicalism
What are the two most popular books by John Stuart Mill?
On Liberty, Utilitarianism
What did Jeremy Bentham treat happiness as, according to the text?
Consisting in pleasure
Who were the proponents of the 'Philosophical Radicalism' tradition that influenced John Stuart Mill's upbringing?
Jeremy Bentham, John Austin
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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