功利主义 (gōng lì zhǔ yì) — utilitarianism (philosophical theory)

Definition

A Western ethical theory judging actions by their outcomes and overall usefulness (greatest good for the greatest number). The term is 主义 ('-ism') attached to 功利 ('utility, expedience').

noun

utilitarianism (philosophical theory)

Examples

功利主义。
gōng lì zhǔ yì Shì xī fāng lún lǐ xué zhōng zhòng yào de dào dé lǐ lùn zhī yī.
Utilitarianism is an important moral theory in Western ethics.
功利主义，。
Tā de jué cè wán quán jī yú gōng lì zhǔ yì, zhī kǎo lǜ jié guǒ ér bú zài hu shǒu duàn.
His decisions are entirely based on utilitarianism, only considering outcomes and not caring about means.
功利主义。
Shè huì shàng yǒu xiē rén pī píng xiàn dài jiào yù guò yú qiáng diào gōng lì zhǔ yì.
Some in society criticize modern education for overemphasizing utilitarianism.

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