Utilitarianism and the Minority Rights

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the rational foundation of utilitarianism and the place of minorities in pursuance of their overall happiness. To this end, the paper juxtaposes the assumption of utilitarian principle-the greatest happiness for the greatest number-to the plight of maximizing the total wellbeing of minorities. It evaluates the moral claim that actions must serve the greatest good of the greatest number. This paper however shows that in order to promote the greatest happiness, then consideration should be on what constitutes happiness.