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Utilitarianism judges conduct by its consequences for well-being. Questions about aggregation, distribution and whose interests count set it apart from simply following what the majority prefers.
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Guided course · Module 10 · Lesson 59
How much can well-being and liberty justify?
Mill argues both for promoting well-being and for protecting liberty. How do the two arguments connect, and what do aggregation, harm and dissent require beyond a majority’s satisfaction?