John Stuart Mill was a British philosopher known as “the most influential English speaking philosopher of the nineteenth century.” Mill was a key component in developing Jeremy Bentham’s theory of utilitarianism, which is one of the most significant concepts in moral and political philosophy. One portion of utilitarianism that Mill is responsible for developing is that of the hierarchy of pleasures. When looking at Mill’s hierarchy the distinction between the quality and quantity of pleasures play a large role in his theory. Mill’s theory of utilitarianism still remains the classic defense of the view that we should try to aim at maximizing the welfare and happiness of all creatures alike. When analyzing the distinction of the quality and