John Stuart Mill:

The ultimate end, with reference to and for the sake of which all other things are desirable (whether we are considering our own good or that of other people), is an existence exempt as far as possible from pain, and as rich as possible in enjoyments, both in point of quantity and quality.

— John Stuart Mill Modern

Utilitarianism, liberty

Context

Utilitarianism, Chapter II

Date / Period

1861

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/34901/34901-h/34901-h.htm#LINK_16

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