utilitarianism
Meanings
noun
- A system of ethics based on the premise that something's value may be measured by its usefulness.
- The theory that action should be directed toward achieving the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people" (hedonistic universalism), or one of various related theories.
- Practicality, functionality, as opposed to e.g. aesthetics.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From utilitarian + -ism.
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