Over the past couple of weeks in class we have been discussing the ideals of Utilitarianism and what it takes to practice this ideology. We have also discussed the many flaws that come along with this ideology.
Something that is clearly over looked in Utilitarianism is the idea of individualism. The main goal of Utilitarianism is maximum pleasure. This is what individuals, governments, and over all everyone is supposed to seek to have in life. That is what makes one an effective ruler is giving their citizens or their people maximum pleasure.
However, something that is seriously overlooked is the concept of individualism with regard to pleasure. Ones definition of pleasure is completely different in reference to another. Also ones definition of maximum pleasure can be completely different from that of someone else.
Therefore, the question I pose is, can there ever be to much pleasure?
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