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benthamita

[ben-ta-ˈmi-tə]
nounfemininepl: benthamitas
Benthamite; follower of Jeremy Bentham's utilitarian philosophy
1. An adherent or follower of Jeremy Bentham's utilitarian philosophy and principles
The benthamita philosophers advocated for the greatest happiness for the greatest number.
Os filósofos benthamitas defendiam a maior felicidade para o maior número de pessoas.
2. A person who believes in and promotes utilitarian ethics and reform based on Bentham's theories
As a benthamita, she supported legislative reforms based on utilitarian principles.
Como benthamita, ela apoiava reformas legislativas baseadas em princípios utilitaristas.
Synonyms
utilitaristareformistafilósofo utilitário
Antonyms
anti-utilitaristatradicionalista

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
benthamita
Standard academic usage in philosophy discussions
Portugal
benthamita
Used in philosophical and academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

princípio da utilidade benthamita
filosofia benthamita
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