Author(s)

Kuikui Gou ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Shandong Huayu University of Technology, Dezhou, Shandong, China

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ABSTRACT

This paper examines John Stuart Mill's utilitarianism and its relevance to contemporary social issues in China. Mill's evolution of Bentham's utilitarianism, emphasizing qualitative differences in happiness, is pivotal. We explore how this nuanced understanding of happiness can be applied to evaluate China's current societal challenges. Specifically, the paper discusses the application of Mill's principles to assess and guide policies in areas such as income inequality, environmental sustainability, and overall societal welfare. The focus is on how these policies may align with the utilitarian goal of maximizing happiness and reducing suffering, considering both individual and collective well-being. The analysis extends to how Mill's ethical framework could influence the moral and socio-economic development in China, emphasizing the balance between personal fulfillment and social responsibility. This study highlights Mill's enduring relevance in ethical philosophy and policy-making, especially in contexts of significant socio-economic transformation

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Kuikui Gou, An Analysis of Muller's Utilitarian Thought and Its Contemporary Value. Philosophy Journal (2023) Vol. 2: 112-116. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/phij.2023.020119.

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