Translation of "utilitarianism" into Icelandic

nytjasfena, nytjastefna are the top translations of "utilitarianism" into Icelandic.

utilitarianism noun grammar

(philosophy) A system of ethics based on the premise that something's value may be measured by its usefulness. [..]

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  • nytjasfena

    noun

    the theory of the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people"

  • nytjastefna

    noun

    ethical theory which holds that the right action is the one that maximizes aggregate well-being

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