FAQ About John Stuart Mill
What criticism has Mill's utilitarianism faced?
Mill's utilitarianism, like Bentham's, has faced criticism largely for oversimplifying moral judgments by focusing primarily on the consequences of actions rather than intentions or intrinsic moral principles. Critics argue that the calculus of happiness may overlook justice and individual rights. Furthermore, Mill's focus on higher and lower pleasures is sometimes seen as subjective and difficult to apply consistently in real-world scenarios.
