The greatest happiness of the greatest number.
Responsibility for the survival of society must remain with the individual. And it is the responsibility of society to safeguard the freedom of all. To achieve the highest level of happiness - or pleasure - each individual must participate fully in the workings of society, and be happy to sacrifice some kinds of pleasure for the benefit of others.
The three essays in this volume represent John Stuart Mill's most influential writing, and provide the foundation for any discussion on social and moral responsibility.
The most comprehensive paperback edition available, with introduction, notes, text summary, and chronology of Mill's life and times.
