Philosophy A-Level
Mill's proof of the greatest happiness principle
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The only evidence something is desirable is that people actually desire it; since people desire happiness, happiness is desirable, and general happiness is desirable for the aggregate.
Topics that use Mill's proof of the greatest happiness principle
- Normative ethical theories (AQA A-Level)
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