Utilitarian
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British pronunciation/jˌuːtɪlɪtˈe‍əɹi‍ən/
American pronunciation/juˌtɪɫəˈtɛɹiən/

Definition & Bedeutung von "utilitarian"

utilitarian
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utilitaristisch, pragmatisch

functioning in a beneficial way
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utilitaristisch, praktisch

having a design that prioritizes practicality and usefulness over aesthetics
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The building had a utilitarian design, focused on efficiency.
She preferred utilitarian furniture that served multiple purposes.
The clothing line emphasized utilitarian features like durability and comfort.
Utilitarian
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Utilitarist, utilitarische Philosoph

someone who supports the theory that actions are morally right if they maximize happiness or pleasure and morally wrong if they cause unhappiness or pain, regardless of other outcomes
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John Stuart Mill is known as a prominent utilitarian philosopher who developed the theory of utilitarianism.
As a utilitarian, she believes that ethical decisions should maximize overall happiness and minimize suffering.
The utilitarians argued that the morality of an action should be judged by its consequences on the well-being of individuals.
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