"Utilitarianism" by John Stuart Mill explores the ethical theory that actions are right if they promote happiness and wrong if they produce the opposite. Mill articulates the principles of utilitarianism, emphasizing the importance of maximizing overall well-being and the moral implications of individual actions in relation to society. This foundational work in moral philosophy remains relevant today as it challenges listeners to consider the consequences of their choices and the greater good. Mill's insights into the balance between personal liberty and social responsibility continue to resonate, inviting a deeper understanding of ethics in our complex world.

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