Benthamite

Benthamite refers to the philosophical ideas of Jeremy Bentham, an 18th-century thinker who championed utilitarianism. This approach emphasizes that actions are right if they promote the greatest happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people, and wrong if they cause pain or suffering. Bentham believed that laws and policies should be evaluated based on their overall positive or negative effects on society’s well-being. In essence, being Benthamite means prioritizing collective happiness and making choices that maximize benefits while minimizing harm.