Explain What Mill Means When He Says, "The Utilitarian Standard

question 43

Essay

Explain what Mill means when he says, "the utilitarian standard, while it tolerates and approves those other acquired desires, up to the point beyond which they would be more injurious to the general happiness than promotive of it, enjoins and requires the cultivation of the love of virtue up to the greatest strength possible, as being above all things important to the general happiness."

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Definitions:

Check Register

A record book or digital log used to track checks written, deposits made, and current balance in a checking account.

Cash Balance

The amount of cash a company or individual has on hand, reflecting the liquid assets available for immediate use.

Checks

Written, dated, and signed instruments that direct a bank to pay a specific sum of money to the bearer or a designated entity.

Bank Statement

A monthly or quarterly document provided by a bank, detailing all transactions in a customer's account during the statement period.