UTILITARIANISM Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word utilitarianism. (close relations)
Definition of UTILITARIANISM
utilitarian
Best Alternative Words for UTILITARIANISM
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functionalism | nounn | |||||||
noun • a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment • any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose | ||||||||
instrumentalism | nounn | |||||||
noun • a system of pragmatic philosophy that considers idea to be instruments that should guide our actions and their value is measured by their success | ||||||||
pragmatism | nounn | |||||||
noun • (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value • the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth | ||||||||
rationalism | nounn | |||||||
noun • (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience • the theological doctrine that human reason rather than divine revelation establishes religious truth • the doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct |