Asked by Aubrie Purtell on Jul 02, 2024

John Stuart Mill equated pleasure and ______.

A) pain
B) happiness
C) duty
D) public policy

John Stuart Mill

A British philosopher and economist (1806-1873) known for his contributions to liberalism, utilitarianism, and social theory.

Pleasure

A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction derived from an experience deemed positive by an individual.

  • Draw distinctions between the concepts of pleasure and happiness from the perspective of utilitarian ethics.