utilitarianism
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Definition & Meaning of "utilitarianism"in English

Utilitarianism
01

the doctrine that the best measure or decision is the one that satisfies the majority of people

Examples
Utilitarianism holds that the morality of an action is determined by its consequences, with the greatest good for the greatest number being the guiding principle.
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