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Term: Utilitarians

Description:

The term "Utilitarians" refers to individuals who follow the ethical theory of utilitarianism, which states that actions should be judged based on their outcome or usefulness in maximizing overall happiness or well-being for the greatest number of people. Utilitarians strive to make decisions and act in a way that provides the greatest amount of overall benefit for society.

Sample Sentences:

1. Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill are prominent utilitarians who developed the idea of utilitarianism as an ethical guideline.
2. Utilitarians believe that the consequences of an action are more important than the intentions behind it.
3. As a utilitarian, Mary carefully considers the potential benefits and harms of her decisions before taking action.
4. Some argue that utilitarianism can lead to moral dilemmas as it prioritizes overall happiness over the rights and well-being of individuals in certain situations.
5. Utilitarians aim to create a society where the greatest amount of happiness and well-being can be achieved for the majority of people.

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