Utilitarian ethics judges actions by their outcomes, aiming to maximize overall happiness for the greatest number. Used in policy, business, and healthcare, it weighs benefits against harms. Society benefits most, though minorities may be sacrificed. It guides practical decisions where collective welfare matters more than individual rights.
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