utilitarian
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- noun
- /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛriən/
- Specialized
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utilitarista
- The people who say yes would fall under what we call consequentialist or utilitarian moral philosophy.
And so Emma, I'm not saying be a, a complete utilitarian here.
- And so Emma, I'm not saying be a, a complete utilitarian here.
- And so, OK, So what if it's the case that living as a utilitarian is wrong by a utilitarian standard?
Examples
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It's not going to blow you away, but this is a utilitarian decision.
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And so, OK, So what if it's the case that living as a utilitarian is wrong by a utilitarian standard?
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So the measure for the utilitarian is that balance of utility or balance of happiness.
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A utilitarian such as Nielsen might argue that if these actions serve some further purpose, then they are justifiable.
Academic text (2002) -
At the end of Dickens's Hard Times, Mr. Gradgrind, the utilitarian, is forced into understanding that his system of education has produced nothing but misery for himself and his family.
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As a utilitarian, she believes that the best actions are those that maximize overall happiness.
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He identifies as a utilitarian, focusing on practical outcomes rather than abstract principles.
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The discussion centered on how a utilitarian perspective can guide ethical decision-making in society.
Synonyms
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A person who thinks an action is right if it produces good results
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Etymology
Utilitarian comes from the word utility, meaning 'usefulness', and a utilitarian person believes actions are right when they bring the most happiness to the most people.