utilitarianism in Japanese

utilitarianism in Japanese is 功利主義 — utilitarianism means the ethical theory that the right action is the one producing the greatest overall happiness or wellbeing for the greatest number of people, judged by its consequences rather than by rules or intentions.

utilitarianism in Japanese

功利主義

noun

Pronounced: kōrishugi

(philosophy) The theory that action should be directed toward achieving the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people" (hedonistic universalism), or one of various related theories.

What does "utilitarianism" mean?

noun The ethical theory that the right action is the one producing the greatest overall happiness or wellbeing for the greatest number of people, judged by its consequences rather than by rules or intentions.
"Under strict utilitarianism, a policy that harms a few is justified if it benefits far more."
noun An emphasis on usefulness and practical results over beauty, tradition or other considerations.
"The grim utilitarianism of the new housing blocks made no allowance for beauty."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

utilitarianism in a sentence

Under strict utilitarianism, a policy that harms a few is justified if it benefits far more.
The lecture contrasted utilitarianism with Kant's duty-based ethics.
The grim utilitarianism of the new housing blocks made no allowance for beauty.

Similar words in Japanese

functionalism pragmatism

Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "utilitarianism" in Japanese?

"utilitarianism" in Japanese is 功利主義. utilitarianism means: The ethical theory that the right action is the one producing the greatest overall happiness or wellbeing for the greatest number of people, judged by its consequences rather than by rules or intentions.

How do you pronounce 功利主義?

"utilitarianism" in Japanese is 功利主義, pronounced "kōrishugi".

How do you use "utilitarianism" in a sentence?

Example: "Under strict utilitarianism, a policy that harms a few is justified if it benefits far more." In Japanese, "utilitarianism" is 功利主義.

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