Which normative ethical theory, founded by Jeremy Bentham, focuses on maximizing overall utility or "the greatest good for the greatest number"?
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Utilitarianism
Utilitarianism is often summarized by the phrase 'the greatest good for the greatest number.' It is a consequentialist theory, meaning it judges the morality of an act solely by the happiness or 'utility' it produces.
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- What consequentialist ethical theory founded by Jeremy Bentham judges the morality of an act by the happiness it produces?