2006-06-07 17:07:59 · 7 answers · asked by bellie 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The giss behind the Utiliarian theory speaks of decisions made "For the overall good."
or for the good of the most people. It usually has to deal with ethical decisions that needs to be made and people use the Utilitarian theory to justify for their decisions.
2006-06-14 06:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Utilitarian... Of, consisting in, based on, utility, esp., regarding the greatest good of the greatest number as the chief consideration of morality; holding utilitarian views or principles. One who holds or supports utilitarian views; one devoted to mere utility or material interests.
2006-06-08 03:19:00 · answer #2 · answered by Leigh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a consequentialist ethical theory developed by JS Mill that regards just actions in terms of their outcomes. IE 'the ends justify the means'. Every ethical theory uses it. Which is 1/2 the reason why ethics are a joke.
2006-06-08 02:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by -.- 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a religion in which the electric light bulb is the source of enlightenment.
2006-06-13 04:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by trendwatcher 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can mean stark as in nothing but the bare bones essentials.
2006-06-08 00:15:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
practical
2006-06-08 00:15:06 · answer #6 · answered by joseph s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
which is useful, rather which is practical in nature.........
i mean which can be practically used.........
2006-06-08 00:13:18 · answer #7 · answered by leo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋