El utilitarismo
Example: El utilitarismo sostiene que la felicidad es el mayor bien.
Definition
"El utilitarismo" is a philosophical doctrine that holds that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or utility for the greatest number of people. It emphasizes outcomes and consequences as the basis for moral decisions.
Etymology
The term "el utilitarismo" comes from the English word 'utilitarianism,' which is derived from 'utility,' meaning usefulness or benefit. It was popularized in the 19th century by philosophers like Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill. Did you know that utilitarianism was originally developed as a practical approach to ethics, focusing on the greatest good for the greatest number?
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"El utilitarismo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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