Negative utilitarianism

Noun

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Definitions

1.NounA form of utilitarianism that says we should minimize the total amount of aggregate suffering, or that we should minimize suffering and then, secondarily, maximize the total amount of happiness.

Synonyms

utilitarianism antiutilitarianism utilitarianist rule utilitarianism prioritarianism futilitarianism efilism optimalism benthamite benthamism effective altruism antifrustrationism

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