FAQ About John Stuart Mill

While both John Stuart Mill and Jeremy Bentham are foundational figures in utilitarian philosophy, Mill distinguishes his version by emphasizing the quality of pleasures over the quantity. Bentham's approach was more quantitative, suggesting all pleasures were equal and should be measured in the amount of happiness they produce. Mill, however, introduced the concept of higher (intellectual and moral) and lower (physical) pleasures, arguing that certain kinds of happiness are more valuable and should be prioritized.