Let’s begin by defining utilitarianism: to choose the action, which will bring about the most pleasure and the least pain for everybody. (J. Bentham, J.S. Mill) In the eye of the Utilitarian, a morally right act is that which produces the most good. Utilitarian put little importance on the individual and much importance on the whole. One thing that is for sure is the fact that Utilitarianism is based on consequences. This means …showed first 75 words of 510 total…

…showed last 75 words of 510 total…moderation. Utilitarianism should not be all or none. It should be a principle that says to keep in mind that happiness is the goal but one should not do anything that does not feel morally right, even if it's best for the most people. Utilitarianism does seem to create the most utility, but sometimes makes people feel as if they are doing the wrong thing, even though the act seems to produce the most happiness.