The Politics of Utility is a thought-provoking exploration of the idea that happiness can be achieved through technology and social progress. Mackaye argues that the ultimate goal of politics should be the happiness of the people. He proposes a radical new approach to social engineering that seeks to harness the potential of science to create a utopian society. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of political thought, and for those looking for new insights into the possibilities and limits of social progress. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.