Mill attempts to provide a philosophical foundation for utilitarianism by showing that pleasure and freedom from pain have instrumental rather than intrinsic value.

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Mill argues that pleasure and freedom from pain have intrinsic value, meaning they are valuable in themselves, not merely as means to other ends. This is a core principle of his utilitarian philosophy.

Mill Attempts to Provide a Philosophical Foundation for Utilitarianism by Showing