Utilitarianism...?

...."an action is right in so far as it promotes happiness, and that the greatest happiness of the greatest number should be the guiding principle of conduct."

Our washing machine broke down, again, for about the hundredth time, this was making everyone unhappy.

We went to Gillmans (all six of us) and bought a new one, which made 'most' of us happy....

....I spent nearly £400...!!!

....at least it was a local store

;)