Utilitarianism Unabridged Edition Author:John Stuart Mill John Stuart Mill was one of the most influential British philosophers and writers in the 1800s. His treatise on utilitarianism was written to explain the philosophical concept because he stated that it had been misutilized or mischaracterized by numerous influential people of his time. This version of his writings includes: Chapter 1. General R... more »emarks Chapter 2. What utilitarianism is Chapter 3. Of the ultimate sanction of the principle of utility Chapter 4. Of what sort of proof the principle of utility is susceptible Chapter 5. Of the connexion between justice and utility While much of his writing can be lengthy and occasionally difficult to understand, I find his written arguments contribute greatly to the development of logical thought. Perhaps my favorite quote from John Stuart Mill is "In the golden rule of Jesus of Nazareth, we read the complete spirit of the ethics of utility. To do as you would be done by, and to love your neighbor as yourself, constitute the ideal perfection of utilitarian morality." And that ... "Happiness which forms the utilitarian standard of what is right in conduct, is not the agent's own happiness, but that of all concerned." This is a great introduction to utilitarianism and use of logic.« less