utilitarianism
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Set in a post-apocalyptic Outback, Broken Roads leans heavily into its “Moral Compass,” with options that reflect four different philosophies: utilitarianism, nihilism, Machiavellianism and humanism.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2024
Bentham was an English lawyer known for his adoption of utilitarianism, a political philosophy that emphasized the goal of achieving the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
Tucked into the grounds of the Aspen Institute, this Herbert Bayer-designed hotel has been a homage to Bauhaus utilitarianism since 1950.
From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2022
It’s the same kind of cold-hearted spreadsheet utilitarianism the Empire uses, which is why he seems so tortured and sure of himself at the same time.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2022
Even, therefore, if utilitarianism be unsatisfactory as an ultimate theory, it may represent adequately the point of view of the practical legislator.
From Social Rights And Duties Addresses to Ethical Societies Vol II by Stephen, Leslie
Vocabulary lists containing utilitarianism
The Industrial Revolution - Middle School and High School
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Chapters 24–25
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Chapter 23: Political and Industrial Revolutions
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