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rule utilitarianism

rule utilitarianism noun: a form of utilitarianism that says an action is right as it conforms to a rule that leads to the greatest good.

Noun

rule utilitarianism (uncountable)

  1. A form of utilitarianism that says an action is right as it conforms to a rule that leads to the greatest good.

Questions about rule utilitarianism

What does rule utilitarianism mean?
Rule utilitarianism means a form of utilitarianism that says an action is right as it conforms to a rule that leads to the greatest good.
What part of speech is rule utilitarianism?
Rule utilitarianism is a noun.

Words near rule utilitarianism in the dictionary

  1. rule sets
  2. rule the day
  3. rule the roast
  4. rule the roost
  5. rule the school
  6. rule utilitarianism
  7. rule with a rod of iron
  8. rule-based
  9. rule-book
  10. rule-books
  11. rule-bound

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