utilitarianism
Pronunciation
/jˌuːɾɪlɪtˈɛɹiənˌɪzəm/

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

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
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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