Utilitarianism is defined as the end justifies the means, whereas Formalism could suggest that the methodological means & process is the best manner in reaching the end.
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.
fundamental and secondary utilitarianism
act and rule utilitarianism.
It collapses into Act-Utilitarianism.
utilitarianism
Utilitarianism is a theory that the people do only what they need to in order to get the best results, such as happiness. This theory is considered hedonistic, or selfish, only involving self and not to the greater good of all.
Utilitarianism promoted policies for greatest goods for numbers of people.
A utilitarian is one who follows the philosophy of utilitarianism.
Ethical relativism is the view that what is right or wrong can vary depending on the context or culture. This theory suggests that there is no universal standard for morality and that ethical judgments are relative to the particular circumstances or beliefs of a society or individual.
D. Weinstein has written: 'Utilitarianism and the New Liberalism' -- subject(s): Utilitarianism, Liberalism 'Utilitarianism and the New Liberalism (Ideas in Context)'
Rule utilitarianism is like when your girlfriend gives you a bj and you can not bust