Understanding J.S. Mill's Utilitarianism, Proof of the Principle of Utility (cont.) EP 10
- Author
- Laurence Houlgate
- Published
- Tue 22 Nov 2022
- Episode Link
- https://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-j-s-mill-s-utilitarianism-proof-of-the-principle-of-utility-cont-ep-10--51975810
In this episode we discuss Mill's attempt to show that the following propositions are not contradictory: (1) Happiness is the only thing desirable as an end; and (2) Virtue is a good in itself, without looking to any end beyond it. Mill does this by proposing that happiness has psychological parts.
