What is utilitarianism?

Utilitarianism is a moral and ethical theory that argues the principle of the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. In other words, it is a philosophy that believes the rightness or wrongness of an action is determined by its ability to bring pleasure or pain to individuals. It proposes that actions should be judged based on their consequences and the outcome that provides the most benefit to the largest number of people is the one that should be pursued. It emphasizes the importance of maximizing happiness and minimizing suffering and that decisions should be made based on a calculation of potential outcomes. This theory has been widely used in economic, political, and social decision-making processes.

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