Term ID: T5701

Utilitarian Judgment

/utilitarian-judgment/
Moral decision-making based on consequences and overall benefit rather than adherence to rules or principles.
Example: Choosing treatment options that produce the best outcomes for the most people even if some individuals may be disadvantaged.

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Reference: Greene et al. (2001)