When a utilitarian like Jeremy Bentham advocates "the greatest happiness for the greatest number," we must consider unhappiness or pain as well as happiness.

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Yes, a utilitarian perspective takes into account both happiness and unhappiness (or pain) when determining the best course of action to promote the greatest overall happiness for the greatest number of people. Bentham believed that pleasure and pain were the guiding forces in human behavior, and that ultimately society should aim to promote the maximum amount of pleasure (or happiness) while minimizing pain (or unhappiness) for the greatest number of people.

When a Utilitarian Like Jeremy Bentham Advocates "The Greatest Happiness