I feel that utilitarianism can be too demanding. All humans are different and their mindset on life and happiness differs as well. Therefore, Mills cannot demand individuals to try and always help for the greater good and make overall happiness better. Sometimes people are selfish and do acts singularly for themselves. Does this make them immoral?
October 30, 2008 at 10:24 am
I agree in the fact that every individual is different and that expecting the same amount of created happiness from each person is too demanding. if each person seeks to create as much happiness as it is possible for that individual, then utilitarianism becomes less demanding than it normally sounds.