underpinned by two elements, consequentialism and hedonism. Utilitarianism, derived from the word utility meaning usefulness, holds that the merit of an action is to be judged only by the extent to which its outcome or consequence is useful or increases welfare of the individual or wider society, (Barber.,p.52). According to Bentham and Mill the most useful outcome in any situation is always hedonic; that is one that produces the greatest amount of happiness and least amount of pain. Thus, according to Bentham’s…
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