This rather utilitarian view of religion disturbed people who were often in agreement with many of his ideas.

In other traditions, such as Zen, a somewhat utilitarian view is taken.

iv I think he was inspired by the utilitarian view of laws.

But-aren't you taking a rather too utilitarian view of the play?

She has always taken a, ah, utilitarian view of her offspring.

This is in contrast to some interpretations of the utilitarian view, which allow for use of individuals as means to benefit the many.

Third is an "individual" political culture with a utilitarian view of government and a high tolerance for dirty politics.

If Hodgesaargh had a fault, it lay in his rather utilitarian view of the bird world.

Then, there's the utilitarian view - that an animal does not deserve to live if it's not useful in some way.

Under a strictly utilitarian view of economics, you would give your friend the lowest possible amount.