Mill's UtilitarianismUtilitarianism is a consequentialist moral theory, meaning that the morality of our actions is judged by the consequences they bring about. According to utilitarianisms, all our actions should promote happiness. For Mill, happiness is desired pleasure and the absence of pain. In this article, I will discuss the swine objection to utilitarianism, and Mill's responses to this objection. Those who reject this moral theory will say that utilitarianism does not place enough value on human life over that of a pig. Mill gives an effective answer and states that humans can and are the only ones to experience higher pleasures and qualities of life, which make a human's life better than that of a pig. The main principle of utilitarianism is the principle of greatest happiness. He states that “actions are good to the extent that they tend to promote happiness, bad to the extent that they tend to produce the opposite of happiness.” By happiness we mean pleasure and the absence of pain; unfortunately, pain and deprivation of pleasure. " (Moulin, 1863, Ch. 2, p330). In other words, it results in the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people involved. Mill claims that utilitarianism is fit for a pig. “… life has no higher end than pleasure - no better and nobler object of desire and pursuit... as a doctrine fit only for swine... (however) human beings have faculties higher than animal appetites” (Mill, 1863, Ch.2, p331). This objection identifies the flaws in Mill's moral theory. He mentions that humans have higher capacities and more particular moral values ​​than mere people. pleasure which we must recognize and take into account as utilitarian...... middle of paper ......ry. Some might reject it and object that utilitarianism does not provide an effective way of life Those who s. Opponents may say that this moral theory is not good enough or specific enough, that it fails to mention the full potential and capabilities of humans, and that it fails to address the particular moral values ​​of humans. Mill provides an effective response to those who doubt utilitarianism and asserts that there is only one end (happiness) that humans aim for and that humans and humans alone are the only ones who can judge and experience all the pleasures and qualities of life. , Steven M. and Peter J. Markie. "The Utilitarianism of John Stuart Mill; Chapter 2: What is Utilitarianism." 2009. Ethics: history, theory and contemporary issues. 4th ed. New York: Oxford UP, 2009. 330-41. Print.***Note: Citations are based on pages from the 4th edition..