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History of Utilitarianism. The term “utilitarianism” is most-commonly used to refer to an ethical theory or a family of related ethical theories. It is taken to be a form of consequentialism, which is the view that the moral status of an action depends on the kinds of consequences the action produces. Stated this way, consequentialism is ...
29 de nov. de 2022 · Utilitarianism is a moral theory that judges actions based on their consequences—specifically, based on their effects on well-being. Most utilitarians take well-being to be constituted largely by happiness, and historically utilitarianism has been known by the phrase “the greatest happiness for the greatest number.”.
1 de jan. de 2021 · However, as agents continue to make exceptions, rule-utilitarianism will eventually dissolve into a commitment to one rule: act in such a way that our actions produce the greatest amount of happiness. This, however, is just what act-utilitarianism demands. For these reasons, and others, act-utilitarianism is considered the more authoritative form.
This is an online textbook aiming to provide a concise, accessible, and engaging introduction to modern utilitarianism, targeted at the undergraduate level. For a high-school level introduction, see Utilitarianism: Simply Explained. 1 Introduction to Utilitarianism This chapter introduces utilitarianism, and its major costs and benefits as a moral theory. 2 Elements and Types of Utilitarianism ...
UTILITARIANISM definition: 1. the system of thought that states that the best action or decision in a particular situation is…. Learn more.
1 de jan. de 2023 · Utilitarianism is the best-known version of consequentialist ethics. Consequentialist ethical theories evaluate the morality of actions strictly on the basis of their outcomes, setting aside any consideration of the agent’s motives or other circumstances. As such utilitarianism is readily distinguished as the opposite of deontology, which ...
2 de out. de 2019 · 功利主義（Utilitarianism）とは、18世紀にベンサムによって提唱され、その後J・S・ミルらによって発展させられた倫理理論で、「社会の幸福の総量を増大させる行為が、道徳的に正しい行為である」と考えるものです。. 功利主義の影響力はいまだに大きく ...
