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ethical doctrine that the moral worth of an action is solely determined by its contribution to overall utility. It is thus a form of consequentialism, meaning that the moral worth of an action is determined by its outcome-the ends justify the means. Utility - the good to be maximized - has been defined by various thinkers as happiness or pleasure (versus suffering or pain), though preference utilitarians like Peter Singer define it as the satisfaction of preferences.

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Utilitarianism is a moral theory that emphasizes the maximization of overall happiness or well-being as the ultimate goal of ethical decision-making. This approach suggests that actions are morally right if they produce the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

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