Utilitarianism is a moral and ethical theory that suggests the best course of action is one that maximizes overall happiness and minimizes suffering for the greatest number of people. It emphasizes the idea of maximizing utility or usefulness.
Think of utilitarianism like a pizza party where you want to make sure everyone gets as much happiness as possible. You would choose toppings that most people enjoy, ensuring maximum enjoyment for everyone at the party.
Jeremy Bentham: He was an influential philosopher who developed the concept of utilitarianism and believed in measuring pleasure and pain quantitatively.
John Stuart Mill: Another philosopher who contributed to utilitarianism, he focused on qualitative measures of happiness rather than just quantity.
Greatest Happiness Principle: This principle states that actions are right if they promote the greatest amount of overall happiness for society.
Which of the following individuals is associated with the concept of utilitarianism?
Who authored "Utilitarianism", providing philosophical perspectives during industrialization?
Which philosopher propagated the concept of Utilitarianism in nineteenth-century Europe?
Who promoted Utilitarianism, an ethical theory that prescribed actions that maximize happiness for the greatest number?
Who led the development of utilitarianism, a moral theory behind many social reforms of the 19th century in Europe?
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