During the mid-19th century in Britain, the Industrial Revolution was in full swing and ideas were beginning to grow exponentially. These philosophical and practical ideas changed the way people thought, worked, and lived their daily lives. Some of the many ideas and inventions that arose were the railroad, steam power, motor machinery, and utilitarianism. Utilitarianism was coined by John Stuart Mill and has been a popular way of thinking for over a century. In this article, I will argue that John Stuart Mill's idea of ​​utilitarianism provides citizens with freedom along with strong protection of their rights, and without it people would be oppressed by their government. On May 20, 1806, John Stuart Mill was born in Pentonville, England, which was a suburb just outside of London. From the tender age of three John's father, James Mill, began his rigorous education. Until the age of eight, Mill studied Greek, English and arithmetic. At the age of eight he was studying Latin. John's father knew his son was smart as a child and even mentions it in his biography. James writes: “When I received your letter on Monday, John, who is so eager to be your inmate, was in the room and watched me smile as I read it. This piqued his curiosity to know what it was about. I said it was Mr Bentham asking us to go to Barrow Green. He longed to read it. I gave it to him to see what he would say, when he began, as if he were reading: Why didn't you come to Barrow Green and take John with you? This letter written by his father not only represents a precious father-son moment, but also shows the curiosity and desire to learn in the behavior of young John Stuart Mill.Fr...... middle of paper...... l teaches: The only freedom that deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, as long as we do not attempt to deprive others of our own, nor to hinder their efforts to obtain it. Everyone is the right guardian of their own health, be it physical, mental or spiritual. Humanity benefits more from allowing others to live as seems good to themselves, than by forcing them to live as seems good to others. Statements like these are what radically changed the typical way of thinking during the industrial revolution and paved the way for the individuality we enjoy today. As a result of utilitarianism, women can vote and we don't have to worry about an oppressive and controlling government. John Stuart Mill leaves not only a legacy as a philosopher, but as a true visionary for the rights and freedom of all human beings.