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Utilitarianism. The principle of Utilitarianism 'greatest happiness of the greatest number' can be traced back to Frances Hutchinson and David Hume of Scotland in the 18th century. Utilitarianism theory was developed first by Jeremy Bentham. His student John Stuart Mill who is the most famous Utilitarian then took on this theory. America had fought for and gained their independence from the British to obtain their freedom and greater democracy. The Declaration of independence of the 13 colonies, action of the second continental congress of July 4th 1776. The French revolution had its English admirers of its principles. Human rights had become a real issue and the greater demand for democracy was heard; reform was seen to be much needed. When it came to the principles, which might guide the reforms, among the clearest and strongest was the single principle of Utilitarianism. Utilitarianism has penetrated deeply into the national moral consciousness and tends...

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