Mill Argues for the Desirability of Utilitarian Ethics by Pointing

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Essay

Mill argues for the desirability of utilitarian ethics by pointing to people actually desiring it.Briefly discuss why you do or do not find his argument persuasive.

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Definitions:

Accrual Basis

An accounting method where transactions are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged, offering a more accurate financial picture.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recorded when they are actually received or paid, not when they are incurred.

Cash Receipts

The total amount of cash received by a business during a specified period.

Cash Flows

The net amount of cash and cash-equivalents being transferred into and out of a business, used to evaluate its financial health.