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Utilitarianism is, according to Wikipedia, a theory in normative ethics that holds that the proper course of action are things that increase utility, usually defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering. Usually, Conservatism sees the responsibility of such things as belonging to the individual, while Liberalism sees that responsibility as falling on society.
By extension, utility would be based on what is necessary based on the above framework rather than based on ideals. Conservatism is more focused on ideals, whereas liberalism seems more focused on the challenges of life.
Classical utilitarianism is essentially hedonism. Modern utilitarianism is a form a consequentialism. Consequentialism holds that the consequences of one's conduct are the ultimate basis for any judgment about the rightness of that conduct. That fits with the notion many have of liberalism that if something feels right, you should do it.
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What has the author D Weinstein written?
D. Weinstein has written: 'Utilitarianism and the New Liberalism' -- subject(s): Utilitarianism, Liberalism 'Utilitarianism and the New Liberalism (Ideas in Context)'
What has the author Elmer Louise Kayser written?
Elmer Louise Kayser has written: 'The Grand social enterprise' -- subject(s): Nationalism and nationality, Liberalism, Utilitarianism
What is a example of utilitarianism?
Utilitarianism is a way of life, where one determines the right actions to make. The most common example of utilitarianism is the U.S dropping the atomic bombs on Japan after WWII.
What is a common sickness in Kansas?
Liberalism
John Locke and John Stuart Mill are important philosophers for which of the following ideologies?
Liberalism. Locke starts with the theory of natural rights while Mill starts with utilitarianism.
What would be an example of utilitarianism?
Rule utilitarianism is like when your girlfriend gives you a bj and you can not bust
Is utilitarianism objective or subjective?
The noun utilitarianism is used as a subject or an object; for example: Subject: Utilitarianism is included in this philosophy course. Object: Part of this philosophy course covers utilitarianism.
What are the Two traditional approaches to utilitarianism?
fundamental and secondary utilitarianism
Critics of rule-utilitarianism say that?
It collapses into Act-Utilitarianism.
Two traditional approaches to utilitarianism are?
act and rule utilitarianism.
What emphasizes practical usefulness of things not their outward beauty?
utilitarianism
If Bill earns five times as much as Sam what would the political philosophy of utilitarianism liberalism and libertarianism likely suggest should be done in this situation explain?
obviously bill is doing a better job and sam should work to reach a better standard.
