In ethics, maximization or optimization is the concept of always doing the act that yields the most good, rather than regarding any good action as fully sufficient or acceptable. Lifestances or other views that employ maximization may be termed maximizing.
For instance, some versions of utilitarianism do not allow for supererogation, a supererogatory act being one that is morally good but exceeds the requirements of duty. This is because, in such a system, the moral course of action is the one that "yields the most good." [1]is regarded as a maximizing lifestance. [1]
With ethic value in mind, then maximizing life stances aims to generate the highest amount of value possible.
References
- ^ a b San Diego University. Glossary by Lawrence M. Hinman
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