John Stuart Mill’s (1806-1873) father, James Mill, was an outspoken advocate of utilitarianism and a friend of Jeremy Bentham, its founder. John Mill was born into a household steeped in utilitarian ...

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The consequences of our actions are important. They matter. But if the utilitarian is right, then consequences are all that matters. Is this correct? The main principle of utilitarian moral theory, ...

History serves as a powerful tool for the creation of self-perception as it exists in the present. While, studying Indian history it appears as if some authors wielded that tool (of history) in quite ...