Utilitarianism
First mentioned in the 18th century by Scottish philosopher David Hume, utilitarianism is a moral doctrine that is increasingly influential in recent times.
- Utilitarianism is not based on utility, but the intrinsic value of something based on pleasure or happiness, or both.
- A screwdriver has an instrumental value, as it is useful while doing carpentry or repair work, but it does not provide any pleasure or happiness.
- A red rose provides both pleasure and happiness, which is why it has an intrinsic value.
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