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utilitarianism in Kannada

utilitarianism in Kannada is ಉಪಯುಕ್ತತಾವಾದ — 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 Kannada

ಉಪಯುಕ್ತತಾವಾದ
Pronounced: upayuktatāvāda
the theory of the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people

What does "utilitarianism" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."

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.

Common Kannada translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "utilitarianism" in Kannada?

"utilitarianism" in Kannada is ಉಪಯುಕ್ತತಾವಾದ. 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 ಉಪಯುಕ್ತತಾವಾದ?

"utilitarianism" in Kannada is ಉಪಯುಕ್ತತಾವಾದ, pronounced "upayuktatāvāda".

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 Kannada, "utilitarianism" is ಉಪಯುಕ್ತತಾವಾದ.

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