" In an improving start of the human mind, the influences are constantly changing in the increase, which tend to generate in each individual a feeling of unity with all the rest; which feeling, if perfect, would make him never think of or desire, any beneficial condition for himself, in the benefits which they are not included."
What Mill is stating, is that the human mind is always being influenced whether it is good or bad. By this man feels that he is apart of the group (unity). By man being influenced, he is constantly changing his perception on life and improving the quality of his life. While man might feel unified with the group, he will sometimes be singled out because he will have opinions of his own. Mill's view explains that with all the influences and opinions, soci
The book as a whole, focuses on John Stuart Mill's philosophies on Utilitarianism. Mill refers to utilitarianism as "the greatest happiness for the greatest number." Man searches to be happy through the influences of others. This is what creates a society. Man's happiness is constantly changing according to Mill. I agree with Mill because another will always influence man and yet he can still be an individual or be in a unity. But, who is to say that man has to follow and order/unity. Man doesn't, because he has free will and that is why morality plays a role in the theory of influence.
In conclusion, I feel that Mill approaches the audience especially well with his philosophies. That, improving the state of mind is by the influence of others. Man is constantly changing
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