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It is a sacrifice of the happiness of the greatest number.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “It is a sacrifice of the happiness of the greatest number.”
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Bagehot discusses the trade-off between individual actions and the happiness of the majority, highlighting a utilitarian perspective.
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