- mohist
- moh·ist
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Mohist consequentialism — Mohist consequentialism, also known as state consequentialism,[1] is a consequentialist ethical theory which evaluates the moral worth of an action based on how it contributes to the stability of a state,[1] through social order, material wealth … Wikipedia
mohist — I. ˈmōə̇st noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Mo Ti + connective h + English ist : an adherent of Mohism II. adjective Usage: usually capitalized … Useful english dictionary
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