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bentoniano

[ben-to-ni-A-no]
adjectivemasculinepl: bentonianos
Bentonian; relating to Jeremy Bentham or utilitarianism
1. Pertaining to or characteristic of Jeremy Bentham's philosophy of utilitarianism
The bentoniano principles emphasize the greatest happiness for the greatest number.
Os princípios bentonianos enfatizam a maior felicidade para o maior número de pessoas.
2. An adherent or follower of Bentham's utilitarian philosophy
He was a bentoniano who believed in rational self-interest.
Ele era um bentoniano que acreditava no interesse próprio racional.
Synonyms
utilitaristabenthamita

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bentoniano
Standard usage in academic philosophical contexts
Portugal
bentoniano
Standard usage in academic philosophical contexts
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