Ethics What does Mill say is the ultimate sanction of the gr

Ethics

What does Mill say is the ultimate sanction of the greatest happiness morality (or utilitarianism)? What is its basis; how did it develop? Also say a bit about how it works. (Approximately 100 words total) from John stuart Mills utilitarianism

Solution

the utilitarianism concept was framed based on the slogan of \"the greatest good for the greater number\". here the decision is depends on one caliber and moral that whether his actions are correct or not. by your actions if good number of people are benefited, your actions are correct and vice versa.

it is the idea that the moral worth of an action is solely determined by its contribution to overall utility, its contribution to happiness as summed among all persons. so, your actions should be correct and should provide positive benefits to majority of the people.