utilitarianism

Noun

The doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.

ریشه

Coined by Jeremy Bentham in the late 18th century.

مثال

• Utilitarianism is a consequentialist ethical theory.
• The principle of utilitarianism is to maximize happiness and minimize suffering.
• John Stuart Mill was a prominent advocate of utilitarianism.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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