UTILITARIANISM


Meaning of UTILITARIANISM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌju:tɪlɪˈtɛərɪənɪzm ]

n. 1 the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority. 2 the doctrine that the greatest happiness of the greatest number should be the guiding principle of conduct.

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.