1. people who believe in utilitarianism, the ethical theory that actions are right when they produce the greatest good for the greatest number of people
Usage: philosophy

Examples

• The utilitarians argued that the policy would benefit society as a whole.
• Many utilitarians support progressive taxation because it maximizes overall welfare.
• Classical utilitarians like Jeremy Bentham focused on maximizing happiness.
• Modern utilitarians debate whether to consider individual rights or only collective outcomes.
• The ethics committee included both utilitarians and those who prioritized individual rights.
• Utilitarians would likely support the vaccine mandate if it saves more lives than it restricts.