universalistic hedonism
noun
: an ethical theory that the supreme good and the determining consideration of moral conduct is the greatest happiness of the greatest number : utilitarianism sense 1
—contrasted with egoistic hedonism
compare psychological hedonism
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“Universalistic hedonism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/universalistic%20hedonism. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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