Utilitarianism theory

Utilitarianism, one of the points made about the theory is that it does not take motivation into account. Mill states, “He who saves a fellow creature from drowning does what is morally right, whether his motive be duty or the hope of being paid for his trouble.” He says this to underscore the idea that as long as you achieve the greatest happiness for the greatest number, then “why” you did it doesn’t matter.

What do you think about this? Do our motivations matter when it comes to morality? Are we less moral if we act for less than noble reasons, such as the hope of being paid? Are we more moral if we act simply out of the duty to our fellow human beings?

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