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utilitarianism

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/juːˌtɪ lɪˈtɛr i ə nɪ zəm/ · u-til-i-ta-ri-an-ism

A theory in normative ethics stating that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

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Meanings

nounformal

A theory in normative ethics stating that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

اخلاقیات کا ایک نظریہ جو کہتا ہے کہ بہترین عمل وہ ہے جو زیادہ سے زیادہ فائدہ دیتا ہے، عام طور پر ایسے عمل کو زیادہ سے زیادہ لوگوں کی خوشحالی کے طور پر بیان کیا جاتا ہے۔

فائدہ پرستی

faida parasti

Synonyms

ethical theoryphilosophy of happinessconsequentialismاخلاقی نظریہخوشی کا فلسفہنتیجہ پرستی

Antonyms

deontologynon-utilitarian ethicsabsolutismقانونی اصولغیر فائدہ پرست اخلاقیاتمطلق الحقیت

Common Collocations

  • principles of utilitarianism
  • utilitarian ethics
  • utilitarian approach

Example Sentences

Utilitarianism emphasizes the greatest happiness for the greatest number.

فائدہ پرستی زیادہ سے زیادہ لوگوں کے لیے سب سے بڑی خوشی پر زور دیتی ہے۔

faida parasti zyada se zyada logon ke liye sab se badi khushi par zor deti hai.

Critics argue that utilitarianism can justify unethical actions.

ناقدین کا کہنا ہے کہ فائدہ پرستی غیر اخلاقی عمل کو صحیح سمجھے جا سکتی ہے۔

naqideen ka kehna hai ke faida parasti ghair ikhlāqī amal ko sahi samjhi ja sakti hai.

In practice, utilitarianism often leads to difficult moral dilemmas.

عمل میں، فائدہ پرستی اکثر مشکل اخلاقی مسائل کی طرف لے جاتی ہے۔

amal mein, faida parasti aksar mushkil ikhlāqī masā'il ki taraf le jaati hai.

Easily Confused With

consequentialism:Consequentialism is a broader ethical theory that determines the rightness of actions based on their outcomes, while utilitarianism specifically seeks to maximize happiness.

See Also

hedonismegoismaltruism

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'utility' as a measure of happiness to remember utilitarianism.

Picture a scale balancing happiness on one side and actions on the other.

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📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "utilitas" — usefulness

First known use: 19th century

The term 'utilitarianism' was coined in the late 18th century by Jeremy Bentham and later expanded by John Stuart Mill. The philosophy advocates for actions that promote the greatest happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people.