doctrine that the useful is the good; especially as elaborated by Jeremy Bentham and James Mill; the aim was said to be the greatest happiness for the greatest number
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utilitarianism::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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| Type of | doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought |
Examples of utilitarianism
utilitarianism
This is the outcome of devaluing human life to the point of mere utilitarianism.
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The canonical statement of Mill's utilitarianism can be found in Utilitarianism.
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The King's House was Georgian-style too, overlaid with Thirties utilitarianism.
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John Stuart Mill improved and promoted the doctrine of hedonistic utilitarianism.
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Average utilitarianism may lead to repugnant conclusions if practiced strictly.
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You express interest in utilitarianism, maximizing total happiness of humanity.
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Rule consequentialism exists in the forms of rule utilitarianism and rule egoism.
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Under rule utilitarianism, a human right can easily be considered a moral rule.
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Utilitarianism was revised and expanded by Bentham's student John Stuart Mill.
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- Doctrine that the useful is the good; especially as elaborated by Jeremy Bentham and James Mill; the aim was said to be the greatest happiness for the greatest number
- (utilitarian) having a useful function; "utilitarian steel tables"
- (utilitarian) someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility
- Form follows function is a principle associated with modern architecture and industrial design in the 20th century. The principle is that the shape of a building or object should be primarily based upon its intended function or purpose.
- John Stuart Mill's book Utilitarianism is a philosophical defense of utilitarianism in ethics. The essay first appeared as a series of three articles published in Fraser's Magazine in 1861; the articles were collected and reprinted as a single book in 1863. ...
- (Utilitarian (Uses)) Dioscorides, Herbalists
- (Utilitarian) Having the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential for a career as scientist, engineer or technician.
- (Utilitarian) The ethical view that the right act is the act that will produce the greatest balance of pleasure over suffering for everyone affected.
- (utilitarian) Stressing useful rather than aesthetic qualities
