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.
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.
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
It collapses into Act-Utilitarianism.
act and rule utilitarianism.
Toussaint l'Ouverture led the independence movement of Haiti
utilitarianism
Indian National Congress led the Nationalist movement in India.
A utilitarian is one who follows the philosophy of utilitarianism.
Utilitarianism promoted policies for greatest goods for numbers of people.