#utilitarianism

Utilitarianism is a moral theory that focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number. It's often used to evaluate the morality of actions or policies. The documents here discuss utilitarianism in various contexts, including corrections, law enforcement, business ethics, and social policy. They compare utilitarianism with other ethical theories, and apply it to real-world scenarios like marijuana legalization and the Occupy Wall Street movement. They also cover the views of influential thinkers like John Stuart Mill.