Answer to Question #318549 in Philosophy for Jnls

Question

Mill revises utilitarianism by arguing for"higher" pleasures. Which pleasure are higher?

Answer 1

Individual pleasure depends on their capacities are they are higher than the ones shared by other animals. is an individual finds pleasure from helping others or having an adventure, they receive more utility points from Mill's theory than having fun with friends but there is nothing wrong with having fun with friends. A persons pleasure can not be judged by others as they are entitled to their decision on pleasure.