The Utilitarian Approach to Ethics

The Utilitarian Approach to Ethics is a way of making decisions based on the idea that the best choice is the one that maximizes overall happiness or well-being and minimizes suffering. It focuses on the results of actions, aiming for the greatest good for the greatest number of people. This approach encourages weighing the positive and negative outcomes of different options to determine which action will produce the most beneficial consequences for the most people involved.