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Utilitarianisms

Description

Utilitarianisms is a philosophical approach that focuses on achieving the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest number of people. It is based on the principle of utility, which measures the moral worth of an action by its overall contribution to the well-being and pleasure of individuals affected by it. Utilitarianisms aims to maximize the net welfare or utility of society through ethical decision-making.

Examples and Usage

Noun:

• One of the key aspects of utilitarianisms is the consideration of the consequences of our actions.
• John Stuart Mill's book on utilitarianisms remains highly influential in ethical theory.

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