In its context, utility is used to mean "whatever produces pleasure or happiness, and whatever prevents pain or suffering" (p. 34). Its premise states that the course of action taken should be one that “maximizes utility” (p. 34). On a superficial level, this seems to make intuitive sense, people want to do what makes them happy. However, there are some substantial flaws in his logic, namely the concept of individual rights and the concept of value (p. 40). This premise denies the importance of human rights, naturally acquired rights, which no one can take away. His logic dictates that if the majority of people were happy, it would be right to violate the rights of a single being. His distorted view of the world denies the concept of