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utilitarianism

/ˌjuː.tɪ.lɪˈteə.ri.ə.nɪ.zəm/

Traduction: Doctrine selon laquelle l'utile est le bien, particulièrement dans l'exposé de Jeremy Bentham et James Mill, visant au plus grand bonheur du plus grand nombre.

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noun

/ˌjuː.tɪ.lɪˈteə.ri.ə.nɪ.zəm/C1formalpolitical
  • frDoctrine selon laquelle l'utile est le bien, particulièrement dans l'exposé de Jeremy Bentham et James Mill, visant au plus grand bonheur du plus grand nombre.

A doctrine that the useful is the good, particularly as elaborated by Jeremy Bentham and James Mill, aiming for the greatest happiness for the greatest number.

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  1. Ethical theoryC1formal

    A moral philosophy that holds that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or well-being, often summarized as 'the greatest good for the greatest number'.

    frutilitarisme

    • Utilitarianism argues that we should choose actions that produce the most happiness for the most people.
    • Jeremy Bentham is considered the founder of modern utilitarianism.
    • Critics of utilitarianism argue it can justify harmful actions if they benefit the majority.
Formes
  • utilitarianisms plural form
  • utilitarianisms' possessive plural form
  • utilitarianism's possessive singular form