Research On John Mill’s Happiness Theory

John Mill is a representative figure of modern utilitarianism.His system of happiness theory has its important influence in the world.Its theory is rooted in the ancient Greek sensibility of happiness,the former utilitarian happiness thought and the modern happiness theory.In view of the current crisis of scope happiness,he adopted the analytical method of analysis and comparison,based on the theory of happiness of predecessors,carried out inheritance and development,thus constructing the modernity and rigor that Mill hoped.The theoretical system of happiness thoughts.From this perspective,we can reflect on the construction process of China’s happiness theory.At the current stage,Mill’s theory of happiness thought plays an important role in building the moral system of our happy society and enhancing the happiness of citizens in social life.This paper mainly takes Mill’s content of happiness thought and its enlightenment to the construction of Chinese happiness theory as the research object.It uses literature research method and analytical comparison method to analyze and summarize Mill’s thinking on the classic happiness thought of the predecessors,as well as inheritance and development.The concept,constituent elements,assumptions and kernels of his theory of happiness are thoroughly studied and elaborated.Mill’s theory of happiness is a new value in the current era,emphasizing the pursuit of a correct view of happiness as the ultimate orientation of life,carrying out theoretical research that is valuable and can promote the harmonious development of society,and the thought of Mill’s happiness.The main content is combed and summarized,so that the reader can be further clarified.Finally,the three key elements of Mill’s theory of happiness are combined to fully explore its important enlightenment to the construction of a harmonious society in China.This paper finds that Mill’s theory of happiness thought has a great influence on the history of Western ethics.It emphasizes the nobleness of spiritual happiness.Moral emotion is the bond connecting personal happiness and social happiness;emphasizing morality,justice and conscience The free development;the emphasis on self-development in the field of personal freedom is instructive for the construction of the theory of happiness in our country.