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Meanings of utilitarianism in English
Ethical theory which holds that the right action is the one that maximizes aggregate well-being.
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Usage of utilitarianism in English
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With utilitarianism, we have to continually assess the outcomes of our actions.
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We'll be learning about moral philosophies like nihilism, relativism, and utilitarianism, Dr.
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Speaking descriptively, utilitarianism doesn't hold true, though the utilitarian claims that it does.
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This is not utilitarianism; this is suicide from the centre out.
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They were talking about philosophy, discussing Plato and utilitarianism and chlorophyll.
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Game theory is agent neutral, it is utilitarianism at its apex.
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Nevertheless, I must not pride myself too much on my activity and utilitarianism.
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Could we have done better than this blank utilitarianism, this subdued bleakness-this peace?
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After all, however, this is nothing but a religion of utilitarianism.
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More often, however, pure sadism was tempered by utilitarianism, theology or reasons of state.
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It is, however, inconvenient to stretch the term, "utilitarianism" in this fashion.
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The ambition was thrilling: Somebody got utilitarianism in my comedy!
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The extravagance gave way to bland utilitarianism under Nikita Khrushchev but returned during the 1970s.
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We have seen that John Stuart Mill made much of the distinction in his utilitarianism.
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Did not a critical utilitarianism resolve itself into the doctrine of the Rational Social Will?
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There you have the typical male polygamist with his reasons frankly stated-sensualgratification and utilitarianism.
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