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negative utilitarianism
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負の功利主義：苦しみの総量を最小化することを最優先とし、その後で幸福の総量を増やすことを目指す功利主義の一形態
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(ethics) A form of utilitarianism that says we should minimize the total amount of aggregate suffering, or that we should minimize suffering and then, secondarily, maximize the total amount of happiness.
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negative utilitarianism
Many philosophers argue that negative utilitarianism compels us to prioritize reducing suffering over increasing happiness.
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Many philosophers argue that negative utilitarianism compels us to prioritize reducing suffering over increasing happiness.
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