"The utilitarian doctrine is, that happiness is desirable, and the only thing desirable, as an end; all other things b…"

"By the principle of utility is meant that principle which approves or disapproves of every action whatsoever, accordi…"

"By utility is meant that property in any object, whereby it tends to produce benefit, advantage, pleasure, good, or h…"

"Dr. Priestley published his Essay on Government in 1768. He there introduced ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest …"

"Again, defenders of utility often find themselves called upon to reply to such objections as this—that there is not t…"

"The day may come, when the rest of the animal creation may acquire those rights which never could have been withholde…"

"The utilitarian behaves sensibly in all that is required for preservation but never takes account of the fact that he…"

"In the case of the lower animals it seems much more appropriate to speak of their social instincts, as having been de…"

"As all men desire their own happiness, praise or blame is bestowed on actions and motives, according as they lead to …"

"All desirable things...are desirable either for the pleasure inherent in themselves, or as means to the promotion of …"