Hooray! Utilitarianism is back!

Richard Layard makes a compelling argument for the return of utilitarianism in the magazine, Prospect: " I am talking of the perennial philosophy which enables us to find the positive force in ourselves, and to see the positive side in others. Such compassion, to ourselves and others, can be learned...Every city should have a policy for promoting a healthier philosophy of life in its youngsters and for helping them to distinguish between a hedonistic addiction to superficial pleasures and real happiness." - Linda Glenn