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Essay / Mill's Utilitarianism Case Study - 1287
He would say that what is most important in this matter is the general happiness of all individuals. Not just happiness, but what is morally the right thing to do as a whole. Of course, happiness is complex and made up of many elements. We must therefore take into account other “ingredients” other than virtue. Mill would not object to the use of the drug Brincidofovir as it has been shown to be effective against Ebola. Not using it would reduce the happiness of those infected with Ebola, which goes against Mill's goal of having happiness for all. That being said, knowing that the drug is not fully tested or meets FDC (Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) or CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) regulations would cause Mill to question the ethnicity of the use of the medicine. Not to mention all the controversy over who has the right to get the drug first. This then shows how happiness is not only a matter of morality and justice, but also what it makes sense to do. Ultimately, the drug has so far shown to be effective, although only in a few cases. Thus according to Mill, happiness is the ultimate goal and not the consequences of action unless they diminish.