Social obligation to safeguard public order and social harmony Mill considered utility with respect to the nature of human “as a progressive being” (95). Yet, selfishness causes people unwillingness to do anything for the sake of public good. For those who come, it is hard to know his or her sincerity. The operation of monarchy is to build a social order to work for public good. There would be an authority to lead the public so as to achieve certain common goals, such as prosperity, food, stable life. Generosity and conscience would be the virtues which motivate people to be sympathetic to the society. Liberty allows the authority to obtain a recognition of certain immunities which safeguards political liberties by the establishment of constitutional checks (Mill 96). …show more content…
(“Sparknotes on Nicomachean Ethics”) which includes success, fulfilment and flourishing. He advocates the aggression of young adults to strive for higher social status and to pursue public office. Living with virtues would be an element which builds up our disposition and attains to happiness (1103a, 1171b). The virtuous soul promotes behaviours with rationality and aims for perfection and distinction (1098a). Serving in the public office not only could help others, but it also enriches our knowledge and benefits our soul. People living in the society has the right to enjoy and also to bear its social obligations which are bound to observe the line of conduct towards the rest (Mill 120) to maintain the interest of one another. Social harmony requires concerted efforts from us which would be more meaningful to