utilitarianism
ethical theory which holds that the right action is the one that maximizes aggregate well-being
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utilitarianism
Summary
utilitarianism is an ethical theory[1]. utilitarianism has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- utilitarianism's instance of is recorded as ethical theory[3].
- utilitarianism's developer is recorded as John Stuart Mill[4].
- utilitarianism's developer is recorded as Jeremy Bentham Rollweiser[5].
- utilitarianism is a type of consequentialism[6].
- utilitarianism's Commons category is recorded as Utilitarianism[7].
- utilitarianism's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Utilitarianism[8].
- utilitarianism's main subject is greatest happiness to the greatest number of people[9].
- utilitarianism's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[10].
- utilitarianism's described by source is recorded as Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[11].
- utilitarianism's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[12].
- utilitarianism's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[13].
- utilitarianism's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[14].
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Context
utilitarianism's instance of is recorded as ethical theory[3].
Why It Matters
utilitarianism has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] utilitarianism is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]
utilitarianism has been cited as an influence by effective altruism[16], a social movement[17], founded in 2009[18].
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Who did utilitarianism influence?
utilitarianism has been cited as an influence by effective altruism[16].