Negative utilitarianism
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Negative utilitarianism is a version of the ethical theory utilitarianism that gives greater priority to reducing suffering (negative utility or 'disutility') than to increasing happiness (positive utility).
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See also
- Negative consequentialism
- Antifrustrationism
- Ahimsa
- Wild animal suffering
- Pessimism
- Antinatalism
- David Benatar
- Veganism
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