Therefore, utilitarianism is often related to the term “welfarist consequentialism” (Frost 2004).Ī good consequence is determined in terms of pleasure or happiness (both intrinsic and instrumental), according to Bentham. Mostly utilitarian theories might seek taking full advantage of other consequences, dealing with the welfare of people. Utilitarianism theory, introduced by Jeremy Bentham, prescribes a single value system and a mode of consequentialism and absolutism, getting the best out of good outcomes for people in shape of pleasure and happiness. Utilitarianism is a common example of theory of ethics.
Ethics is an area of study that comprises countless theories, based on doctrines of performing individual acts either right or wrong and good or bad.
