negative utilitarianism (Q1974282)

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ethical theory; a form of negative consequentialism
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negative utilitarianism
ethical theory; a form of negative consequentialism

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    negative utilitarianism recommends the reduction or minimising of intrinsic disvalue. At first sight, the negative kind may seem reasonable and more modest in what it recommends. But one way of ending human misery is by putting all human beings out of their misery. (English)

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