Het utilitarisme
Example: Het utilitarisme benadrukt het grootste geluk voor de meeste mensen.
Definition
"Het utilitarisme" is a philosophical doctrine that emphasizes actions or policies that maximize overall happiness or welfare for the greatest number of people. It evaluates the morality of actions based on their outcomes in promoting collective well-being and reducing suffering.
Etymology
"Het utilitarisme" derives from the English word 'utilitarianism,' which originates from the Latin 'utilitas,' meaning usefulness or utility. The term was popularized in the 19th century by philosophers Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, who developed the ethical theory focusing on utility as the guiding principle. Did you know? The philosophy’s focus on 'utility' reflects its practical and outcome-oriented approach to ethics.
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