Who notices an overlapping notions between negative utilitarianism, Marxism, Open Society, Christianity and Critical Theory? How? Why? My answer: Of course I notice overlapping notions between negative utilitarianism, Marxism, Open Society, Christianity, and Critical Theory. How: All five of those political movements recognize imperfections exist, free will is limited, yet getting everyone’s needs met and giving everyone a descent life are still moral imperatives. Why: I subscribe to all five of them.