noun
society based on mutual self-interest
A sociological or philosophical term describing a society where relationships are primarily formed and maintained through calculated mutual benefit rather than emotional bonds or traditional community ties.
利益社会では、人々は損得で行動を決める傾向がある。
In a society based on mutual self-interest, people tend to decide their actions based on profit and loss.
共同体 (community) emphasizes shared values and emotional bonds, while 利益社会 focuses on calculated, interest-driven relationships.
Compound of 利益 (りえき, 'profit, benefit') and 社会 (しゃかい, 'society'). The term is a direct translation of the sociological concept 'Gesellschaft' (as opposed to 'Gemeinschaft'), introduced in the work of Ferdinand Tönnies.