noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the ethical doctrine or practical attitude of prioritizing utility and practical benefits. Often used in philosophical or critical contexts.
His way of thinking is based on utilitarianism.
Utilitarian policies are being discussed.
功利主義 is the more common and standard translation for 'utilitarianism' in philosophical contexts. 実利主義 can overlap but often emphasizes practical, material benefits rather than the formal ethical theory.
Compound of 実利 (practical benefit) and 主義 (doctrine, -ism). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is a straightforward Sino-Japanese formation.