L'utilitarisme
Example: L'utilitarisme defensa que la millor acció genera més felicitat.
Definition
"L'utilitarisme" is a philosophical doctrine that holds the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or utility for the greatest number of people. It evaluates moral choices based on their consequences and the amount of pleasure or well-being they produce.
Etymology
The term "l'utilitarisme" originates from the Latin word 'utilitas' meaning usefulness or benefit. It was adapted into English as 'utilitarianism' in the 19th century, popularized by philosophers Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill. Did you know that its roots emphasize practical usefulness, reflecting the doctrine's focus on beneficial outcomes?
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