Utility - useful. Principle of utility considers how useful an action is. An action is only useful if it causes pleasure or happiness, this is know as: greatest happiness principle (GHP)
Bentham believed 'An action is right if it produces the greatest good for the greatest number' (GGFGN).
Society is a collection of individuals and when faced with a moral dilemma people should act in a way that brings the most happiness and pleasure to the most people.
Benthams' utilitarianism -> ACT UTILITARIANISM
Act utilitarianism - based on actions. End justifies the means. If the consequences are good, then the motivation, even if it is bad, isn't judged.
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