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Preference utilitarianism

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Preference utilitarianism (also known as preferentialism) is a form of utilitarianism in contemporary philosophy.[1] Unlike value monist forms of utilitarianism, preferentialism values actions that fulfill the most personal interests for the entire circle of people affected by said action.

  1. ^ Peter Singer, Practical Ethics, 2011, p. 14

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