Utilitarianism
In Utilitarianism, Jeremy Bentham develops a consequentialist ethical framework where the morality of an action is determined by its contribution to overall happiness. This influential text advocates for policies and behaviors that yield the greatest good for the greatest number, shaping debates in ethics and governance.
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Utilitarianism, authored by Jeremy Bentham, presents a foundational ethical theory emphasizing the maximization of pleasure and minimization of pain.
The work argues that actions are right if they promote happiness and wrong if they produce the opposite, serving as a guide for moral and legal decision-making.
Bentham's ideas have influenced modern philosophy, economics, and public policy by prioritizing collective well-being.
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