Sentences with phrase «promote greater happiness»

If the cultivation of the greatest amount of Mill's higher or intellectual pleasures could be realized in a certain society only by the slave labor of a small group within that society, then it appears that we would, according to the principle of utility, be required to enslave that group in order to promote the greatest happiness.

A defender of Mill might argue that unfair practices like slavery never promote the greatest happiness of the greatest number.

Given such inevitable conflicts, then, it would appear that a God motivated by utilitarian aims must will that some individuals be forced to suffer in order to promote the greatest happiness of the greatest number.

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«We don't want to just provide employment, we want to create a great work environment which promotes happiness and well being... a sense of purpose.

A heated asana practice is great for building strength and flexibility, and infrared saunas promote relaxation and can boost happiness in the cold winter months.

But above all, our FOTAS volunteers are caring, generous people who express extraordinary acts of kindness, and scientists now know what the great spiritual masters have known for centuries: that acts of kindness promote happiness and a sense of well - being.

Mindfulness is about training your brain to live in the present moment without judgment or preference and is a really great tool to reduce stress and promote productivity and happiness.