Ben·tham·ism
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Definition of Benthamism
: the utilitarian philosophy of Jeremy Bentham and his followers
Other Words from Benthamism
Benthamite
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ˈben(t)-thə-ˌmīt
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noun or adjective
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noun or adjective
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“Benthamism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Benthamism. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of Benthamism was in 1820
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