utilitarianism

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Synonyms: futilitarianism, utilitarianize, utilitarians

Antonyms: futilitarianism, utilitarianize, utilitarians

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Noun

1. {{rfv-sense|en}} {{lb|en|philosophy}} A system of ethics based on the premise that something's value may be measured by its usefulness.
2. {{lb|en|philosophy}} The theory that action should be directed toward achieving the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people" ([[hedonistic]] [[universalism]]), or one of various related theories.
3. [[practicality|Practicality]], [[functionality]], as opposed to e.g. aesthetics.

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