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utilitarianism [Am juˌtɪləˈtɛriəˌnɪzəm, Brit jʊˌtɪlɪˈtɛːrɪənɪz(ə)m] N U

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Mill's major contribution to utilitarianism is his argument for the qualitative separation of pleasures. en.wikipedia.org

He is considered one of the first exponents of utilitarianism, and the first modern proponent of anarchism. en.wikipedia.org

Average utilitarianism may lead to repugnant conclusions if practiced strictly. en.wikipedia.org

King claims these differences address all the seven problems with traditional utilitarianism (listed above). en.wikipedia.org

He points out that utilitarianism relies on specialization and materialism, and that consequently, the wealth of our minds is affected. en.wikipedia.org

Utilitarianism as a moral philosophy argues that maximizing happiness should be the moral standard by which our actions should be measured. en.wikipedia.org

Nevertheless, whether they would agree or not, this is what critics of utilitarianism claim is entailed by the theory. en.wikipedia.org

Critics sometimes cite such prohibitions on leisure activities as a problem for act utilitarianism. en.wikipedia.org

Smart's arguments against rule utilitarianism have been very influential, contributing to a steady decline in its popularity among ethicists during the late 20th century. en.wikipedia.org

One implication of utilitarianism is that one's intention in performing an act may include all of its foreseen consequences. en.wikipedia.org

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