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noundoctrine that the useful is the good; especially as elaborated by Jeremy Bentham and James Mill; the aim was said to be the greatest happiness for the greatest number
Definition that contains utilitarianism
- mill English philosopher and economist remembered for his interpretations of empiricism and utilitarianism (1806-1873)
- mill Scottish philosopher who expounded Bentham's utilitarianism; father of John Stuart Mill (1773-1836)
- jeremy bentham English philosopher and jurist; founder of utilitarianism (1748-1831)
- john mill English philosopher and economist remembered for his interpretations of empiricism and utilitarianism (1806-1873)
- john stuart mill English philosopher and economist remembered for his interpretations of empiricism and utilitarianism (1806-1873)
- james mill Scottish philosopher who expounded Bentham's utilitarianism; father of John Stuart Mill (1773-1836)
- bentham English philosopher and jurist; founder of utilitarianism (1748-1831)