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...... In contrast to Aristotle, the utilitarian philosophy of Jeremy Bentham would assert that pleasure and happiness are the same, and what we do for leisure should make us happy. Bentham has a way of making life seem simpler than it is. He asserts that the only thing good in itself is pleasure, and the only thing bad in itself is pain (Nussbaum, 2004) A strict consequentialist ethicist like Betham asserts that only the consequence, or result of the action, should be taken into consideration, and one must not be slavish to a certain set of ethical ideals like Aristotle. Leisure should produce pleasure and provide a respite for all persons engaged in the necessary, functional tasks of society. There should not be a rigid ethical divide between individuals who labor without pleasure and act, and those who support the philosophers who seek happiness in contemplation. Also, everyone should be able to seek pleasure, for the greatest number for the greatest good is the highest societal value
In Benthams view, if a long hike, a night in front of the television or a leisurely afternoon of gardening makes the individual happier and more productive, all well and good. The person

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