Utilitarianism

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Definition:

Ethical system which prescribes making decisions that maximize total happiness across humanity.

Problems:

Who is in humanity?

Do all humans weigh equally?

Is happiness subjective to individuals? If so maybe all would rate their likes and dislikes as extremes. But maybe there is there some weird ranking system. Some 2 states (identified by the individual) is labeled as best and worst, and all other states ranked against. Would you rather 2 minutes of sex or 4 minutes of ice cream? Etc can force accurate answers from people.

Verses??

John 11:52. Better that one die than the whole nation (Jc for us all, but is he suffering infinitely? No idea)