Philosophers discuss ethics and morals from many perspectives. John Stuart Mill provides one of the most holistic approaches to ethics. It provides an a posteriori approach to ethics for any rational being with a developed mind. Even with solid definitions of utilitarianism, Mill still faces a fundamental issue: the inability to demonstrate the morality of bystanders. He uses an ethical approach based on happiness, where playing a role in the community is the key to happiness: “His good, physical or moral, is not a sufficient guarantee. He cannot rightly be forced to do or not do because it will be better to do so, because it will make him happier..." (Mill). According to utility, duty inhibits pleasure because it is a need (as in the law of the Good Samaritan). However, this assumption neglects the actual definition of utility. Mill defines utility as pleasure, in its very essence. Utility is therefore equivalent to happiness, the ultimate goal of every virtuous action. As long as the action results in greater happiness, it is worth doing. As long as actions increase the happiness of society, it is virtuous. However, Mill states that the primary focus of duty should be individual, not social. He also says to do whatever it takes to protect yourself, but do no harm. In consequentialism, actions are judged right or wrong solely on the basis of whether or