For 10 points—name this philosophy which believes that the measure of right is actions which serve "the greatest good for the greatest number."
Modern proponents of this general school include Richard Hare, Henry Sidgwick, and Peter Singer. This idea was propounded by the chemist Joseph Priestley in the political tract, Essay on the First Principles of Government. Other advocates included William Paley and Jeremy Bentham, as well John Stuart Mill in a namesake book. For 10 points—name this philosophy which believes that the measure of right is actions which serve "the greatest good for the greatest number."
Modern proponents of this general school include Richard Hare, Henry Sidgwick, and Peter Singer.
{utilitarianism}