Question

Mill says that the ultimate end of utilitarianism is an existence as free of pain as possible and as rich as possible in _____.a. lower pleasuresb. spiritual attainmentc. social achievementd. enjoyments

Answer 1

Answer:

enjoyments

Explanation:

John Stuart Mill was born in London, as the first son of James Mills, a British philosopher and economist. John is also an economist, just like his dad and during John’s time, he greatly supported the idea of Utilitarianism.  He did this through writings and he clearly established the connection between happiness and the feeling of pleasure. Pleasure of eating and engaging in sexual activities which was termed lower pleasure and the pleasure of trying to acquire knowledge (higher pleasure)  could all differ in terms of quantity and quality.