Meaning of utilitarianism in English

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  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    utilitarianism

    Definitions

    1. doctrine that the useful is the good

    Examples

    • « especially as elaborated by Jeremy Bentham and James Mill »
    • « the aim was said to be the greatest happiness for the greatest number »

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