What does utilitarianism mean?
A theory that the right action is the one that maximizes the overall happiness or well-being of the greatest number of people. It is often associated with the idea of the greatest happiness for the greatest number.
Example
"The philosopher Jeremy Bentham was a key figure in the development of utilitarianism, which emphasizes the importance of maximizing overall happiness."
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