felicific calculus

Betekenis (Engels)

A quasi-mathematical technique proposed by 19th-century utilitarian ethical theorists for determining the net amount of happiness, pleasure, or utility resulting from an action, sometimes regarded as a precursor of cost-benefit analysis.

Sinonieme

delectation

delight

desire

enjoyment

gratification

pleasance

pleasure

pleasures

queem

Vertalings

متعة

gaudi

Freude

😂

Lust

désir

jouissance

plaisir

souhait

kiffe

piacere

goduria

voluptas

genot

vreugde

😂

Etimologie (Engels)

Widely attributed to British philosopher Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832), but apparently used only by his successors.