Maximization (ethics)
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In ethics, maximization or optimization is the concept of always doing the act that yields the most good, rather than regarding any good action as fully sufficient or acceptable. Lifestances or other views that employ maximization may be termed maximizing.
For instance, utilitarism is regarded as a maximizing lifestance. [1]
It leaves no room for supererogation, the action of doing more than duty requires, since only the best action is good enough.[1]
With ethic value in mind, then maximizing life stances aims to generate the highest amount of value possible.
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- ^ a b San Diego University. Glossary by Lawrence M. Hinman
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