What was the argument fostered by the Utilitarians for reformation of modern society?
What will be an ideal response?
Utilitarianism is technically a liberalist force within Britain, which argued that the government legislation should accomplish the greatest good for the greatest numbers. Furthermore, Utilitarians such as Bentham argued for "practical reforms." This transition from economic reforms into political reforms suggested that people would do what was best for themselves, but if this was done in an enlightened way, it would create an upward spiral of progress and change. James Mill argued that while universal suffrage was not necessary, certainly the voting populace should be expanded to include those who were educated and owned property. Others took a more radical approach advocating for universal suffrage, including the rights of women. In economic terms, Utilitarians believed that alleviation of social ails should be provided in a limited fashion by the government, not because of altruistic obligations, but to prevent dramatic upheavals in society.
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