utility monster

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|philosophy}} A hypothetical [[sentient]] being that derives much more [[hedonic]] [[pleasure]] from resources than ordinary beings do; in some [[critique]]s of [[utilitarianism]], such a being would demand an extremely hedonistic lifestyle at the expense of everyone else, due to its greater capacity to feel pleasure.

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