功利主义
gōng​lì​zhǔ​yì

utilitarianism

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    功利主义 / 功利主義

    gōng​lì​zhǔ​yì

    utilitarianism

    The ethical theory, primarily associated with Jeremy Bentham, that actions are right if they maximize utility, happiness, or pleasure

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  • created sense approved 功利主义/功利主義 · gōng​lì​zhǔ​yì · utilitarianism; pragmatism — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    功利主义 / 功利主義

    gōng​lì​zhǔ​yì

    utilitarianism; pragmatism

    A general attitude or approach that judges the value of actions solely by their immediate practical results or material benefits

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