utilitarianism
US /juːˌtɪl.əˈter.i.ə.nɪ.zəm/
UK /juːˌtɪl.əˈter.i.ə.nɪ.zəm/
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utilitarianisme
the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority. Utilitarianism is a theory in normative ethics holding that the best moral action is the one that maximizes utility for all affected individuals.
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The philosopher discussed the principles of utilitarianism in his lecture.
Ahli falsafah itu membincangkan prinsip-prinsip utilitarianisme dalam syarahannya.
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Many ethical dilemmas can be analyzed through the lens of utilitarianism.
Banyak dilema etika boleh dianalisis melalui lensa utilitarianisme.