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Godwin is considered one of the first exponents of..?

  • Communism

  • Utilitarianism

  • Fascism

  • Monarchy

Answer

Utilitarianism is a philosophical theory that holds that the morality of an action is determined by its usefulness in achieving the greatest good for the greatest number of people. The term was coined by Jeremy Bentham in 1781, and was further developed by philosophers such as John Stuart Mill and Henry Sidgwick.
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