Even if most manipulation is done to further the manipulator's own ends at the expense of the person being manipulated, utilitarians would not generally be inclined to think that such manipulation necessarily lessens overall happiness.

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Utilitarians focus on the consequences of actions, and manipulation that benefits one at the expense of another typically reduces overall happiness, which utilitarians would generally view as negative.

Even If Most Manipulation Is Done to Further the Manipulator's