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universalistic hedonism

noun

Definition of universalistic hedonism

: an ethical theory that the supreme good and the determining consideration of moral conduct is the greatest happiness of the greatest number : utilitarianism sense 1 —contrasted with egoistic hedonism — compare psychological hedonism

First Known Use of universalistic hedonism

1872, in the meaning defined above

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