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Meaning of negative utilitarianism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A form of utilitarianism that says we should minimize the total amount of aggregate suffering, or that we should minimize suffering and then, secondarily, maximize the total amount of happiness.

uncountable, usually

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

negative verb negative zero Negatived Negatively Negativeness negativer

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