rule utilitarianism

noun

A form of utilitarianism that says an action is right as it conforms to a rule that leads to the greatest good.

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Meanings

nounrule utilitarianism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableethicsA form of utilitarianism that says an action is right as it conforms to a rule that leads to the greatest good.
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