Question

5. Explain Jeremy Bentham’s utilitarianism. What did he mean by “the greatest happiness for the greatest number?” What implications flowed from his utilitarian philosophy? Explain briefly.

Answer 1

Utility is indeed the sum of all pleasure that results from an action and minus the suffering of anyone involved here according to Bentham. He believes that Utilitarianism is a version of consequentialism, which states that the consequences of any action might be either right or wrong. Greatest Happiness for the greatest number is also called as utility principle which states that right or wrong should indeed be judged to the extent towards the maximum value.There are certain implications here where it doesn't consider egoism. The act of judgement only is based on consequences