The utilitarian approach to ethics has been widely adopted in modern philosophy; however, it is not without criticism. Furthermore, the question remains whether happiness can truly be quantified in any meaningful way. Moreover, critics argue that such a framework overlooks qualitative aspects of human experience. Nevertheless, proponents counter that measurable outcomes provide the most objective basis for policy decisions. Accordingly, many governments have implemented welfare programs based on these principles. Consequently, debates about the ethics of state intervention continue to evolve.