Bain's Theory of Moral Judgment and the Development of Mill's Utilitarianism

Abstract In Utilitarianism , Mill defers to Alexander Bain's expertise on the subject of moral judgment answer common criticisms creed. First, we do not blame people or label them immoral when they are less than ideal. Judgments immorality commonly reserved for substandard behavior, suboptimal comportment. Second, insist full neutrality in benevolence. Indeed, some philosophers argue that obliged exhibit partiality, insofar as it is demanded by our roles friends, parents, children. My primary aim this essay explicate theory and explain how used psychological doctrines inform his development an indirect utilitarian philosophy, immune described above.