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Himanshu Kulshreshtha
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Asked: January 17, 20242024-01-17T10:46:28+05:30 2024-01-17T10:46:28+05:30

Explain The Utilitarians in India.

Describe the Indian utilitarians.

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      2024-01-17T10:47:06+05:30Added an answer on January 17, 2024 at 10:47 am

      The Utilitarians were a group of 19th-century British thinkers and philosophers who advocated the principle of utilitarianism, which emphasized the greatest happiness for the greatest number as the guiding moral and ethical principle. While their ideas originated in Britain, they also had an impact in India during the British colonial period.

      Key points about the Utilitarians in India:

      1. Influence on Colonial Policy: Utilitarian ideas had a significant influence on British colonial policies in India. Utilitarian thinkers like Jeremy Bentham argued for efficient governance and economic development, leading to policies that aimed to maximize British control and revenue collection.

      2. Economic Reforms: Utilitarians supported economic reforms in India, including the introduction of land revenue systems like the Ryotwari and the Permanent Settlement, which aimed to streamline taxation and increase revenue for the British Crown.

      3. Social Reforms: Some Utilitarians also advocated for social reforms in India, including education and legal reforms. They believed that introducing Western education and legal systems would lead to greater efficiency and social progress.

      4. Critics and Impact: While Utilitarian ideas influenced colonial policies, they also faced criticism from Indian nationalists and social reformers who saw these policies as exploitative and detrimental to Indian society.

      The Utilitarians played a role in shaping British colonial policies in India, with their emphasis on governance, efficiency, and economic development leaving a lasting impact on the region during the 19th century. However, these policies also had significant social and economic consequences that were subject to ongoing debate and critique.

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