"Utilitarianism" Discussion Questions

John Stuart Mill
  1. How does Mill define “happiness” and “unhappiness”?
  2. According to Mill, how do we know that the intellectual pleasures are more valuable than the pleasures like food and drink?
  3. What is the source of the obligation to promote happiness, according to Mill?
  4. Why does Mill think we can only desire what is pleasant?
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