The founding statement of utilitarianism, holding that actions are right insofar as they promote the greatest happiness of the greatest number. Bentham proposes a 'felicific calculus' to weigh pleasure against pain.
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The founding statement of utilitarianism, holding that actions are right insofar as they promote the greatest happiness of the greatest number. Bentham proposes a 'felicific calculus' to weigh pleasure against pain.