Utilitarianism: Myths and misunderstandings
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Myth no. 1: Utilitarianism was invented by Bentham
Myth no. 2: There are three key features of utilitarianism
Myth no.3: Utilitarianism is summed in the phrase ‘The greatest good for the greatest number’
Myth no.4: Bentham believed in measuring quantity alone
Myth no.5: Act utilitarians don’t believe in using rules
Myth no.6: Mill was a rule utilitarian