Utilitarianism is a prominent normative ethical theory that holds the rightness or wrongness of actions depends solely on their consequences, specifically on how much overall happiness or well-being they produce. The central principle is that one ought to act to maximize happiness or pleasure and minimize unhappiness or pain for everyone affected by the action. Core Principles Consequentialism: The morality of an action is judged entirely by its outcomes, not by intentions or adherence to rules. Welfarism: Only the well-being (or utility) of individuals is considered morally relevant; well-being is often equated with happiness or pleasure, and the absence of suffering. Impartiality: Everyone's interests count equally; the happiness or suffering of each individual is given the same moral weight. Aggregationism: The right action is the one that produces the greatest sum total of well-being, aggregating the effects on all affected individuals. This essay explores whether utilitarianism is the best way to judge/determine morality