David Hume invented the term but Jeremy Bentham and James Mills developed the theory.
The utilitarianism* movement.
Utilitarianism, a philosophical system that aims to maximize overall happiness and well-being in society. This concept was primarily promoted by the English philosopher Jeremy Bentham.
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.
It collapses into Act-Utilitarianism.
act and rule utilitarianism.
fundamental and secondary utilitarianism
The main difference between act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism is that act utilitarianism focuses on the consequences of individual actions to determine what is morally right, while rule utilitarianism emphasizes following general rules that lead to the greatest overall happiness or utility for society.
John Stuart Mill is most closely associated with the philosophical movement of Utilitarianism. He believed that actions are ethical if they promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. Mill's philosophy focused on the importance of individual liberty and the role of government in promoting the well-being of society.
utilitarianism
Some recommended books on utilitarianism include "Utilitarianism" by John Stuart Mill, "The Methods of Ethics" by Henry Sidgwick, and "Utilitarianism: For and Against" by J.J.C. Smart and Bernard Williams.
Act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism are similar in that they both aim to maximize overall happiness or well-being for the greatest number of people. However, they differ in their approach to achieving this goal, with act utilitarianism focusing on the consequences of individual actions and rule utilitarianism emphasizing following general rules that lead to the greatest good.
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