Religious Studies GCSE
Utilitarianism
What Utilitarianism means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Utilitarianism
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Reference: AQA
Associated with the principle of utility, which argues that an action is right if it produces the greatest good for the greatest number.
Topics that use Utilitarianism
- Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Agape
- Aims of punishment
- Christianity in Britain
- Civil disobedience
- Compassion
- Compassion and forgiveness
- Compassion and justice
- Compassion and mercy
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