https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q T7 -2019.01 en-us 2019-02-14 17:48:34 UTC 2025-12-17 10:20:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q/wish/331923725 “There is not time, previous to action, for calculating and weighing the effects of any line of conduct on the general happiness.”]]> 2019-02-15 21:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q/wish/331923725 https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q/wish/331923746 The higher power normally wants people to be happy (for the most part)*

*Excludes old testament God]]> 2019-02-15 21:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q/wish/331923746 https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q/wish/331923783 Expediency = "Deviating from moral codes to maximize happiness"
Mill: Most of the time deviating from moral codes, particularity "common-sense" moral codes are likely to decrease the aggregate happiness as opposed to increasing it. Individual interests over aggregate interests. However, utilitarianism allows for questioning these common sense codes if there are extenuating circumstances.
"Common - sense" codes
Don't lie
Keep your promises]]> 2019-02-15 21:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q/wish/331923783 https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q/wish/331923803 Utilitarianism is not only concerned with the happiness of the individual, but also with the happiness of the group. The aggregate will find pleasure/suffering when individuals experience these emotions. 

Mill argues that if someone thought “utilitarianism renders men cold”, then this belief would be against any standard or morality. ]]> 2019-02-15 21:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q/wish/331923803 https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q/wish/331923862 Objection:
Happiness is unattainable and men can do without it.

]]> 2019-02-15 21:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q/wish/331923862 https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q/wish/331924330 Response to virtuous people renouncing happiness: 
Mills response: Some people give up happiness for the greater good]]> 2019-02-15 21:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q/wish/331924330 https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q/wish/331924349 Mankind has had ample time to observe the effects of various actions and the outcomes of most actions are well known. Instead of taking the time to perform the utilitarian calculations everytime we act, we have developed rules of thumb to guide our day to day lives.

Additionally, Mill argues that all rational creatures are born with a natural sense of right and wrong to guide them in their decisions.]]> 2019-02-15 21:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q/wish/331924349 https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q/wish/331925242 Its an exaggeration when people say they cannot be happy ]]> 2019-02-15 21:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_jensen1/wryvnw7yww5q/wish/331925242