Re: Utilitarianism
Going to have to reject Utilitarianism. As mentioned in my post about suffering, I don't see happiness and pain to be on opposite sides of the spectrum. Nor do I believe in action based on whether you'll receive more happiness from it. Happiness should be secondary...unless you're really bummed out and truly need that pick-me-up. I think those who consider themselves as happy people are only kidding themselves. Things may be pleasurable, but an abundance of pleasure does not equate happiness. I must I agree with Mill on that front. Then again his reasoning is based on that of a competent judge. Shouldn't one's happiness be their own to decide and not comparable to another?
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