UtilitarianismJohn Stuart Mill
Utilitarianism
John Stuart Mill · 1861 · Philosophy
Full text · 5 chaptersNarrated in your voice
What it's about
Mill's short defence of the principle that actions are right as they tend to promote happiness. He answers common objections, argues that some pleasures are higher than others, and explains how justice fits within a theory based on utility. Five chapters.
Reading plan
Pick a finish date and Genius lays out the days — the plan shows today's target and keeps you honest.
Read together
Start a circle and share the code — everyone sees everyone's honest place in the book. Accountability, not leaderboards.
Who it's for
- Anyone who wants the classic statement of "the greatest happiness" principle - Readers weighing how to judge right and wrong by consequences - Students of ethics who need the primary text
