utilitarianism

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, utilitarianism has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Triggernometry (Dec 2025).

Utilitarianism is a family of theories in normative ethics that prescribe actions that maximize happiness and well-being for all affected individuals. In other words, utilitarian ideas encourage actions that lead to the greatest good for the greatest number. Although different varieties of utilitarianism admit different characterizations, the basic idea that underpins them all is, in some sense, to maximize utility, which is often defined in terms of well-being or related concepts. For instance,

utilitarianism at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardDec 2025 on Triggernometry

Who talks about utilitarianism on podcasts?

Konstantin Kisin brought up utilitarianism; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Triggernometry.

What is utilitarianism mentioned alongside?

utilitarianism is most often mentioned alongside Kanye West, NHS and Great Britain.

Mentioned together: Kanye West, NHS, Great Britain, Fascism, Mark Fisher, Benign Violation Theory, Netherlands, Eric Weinstein, Taiwan, Time Square