Consequentialism
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A family of ethical theories judging conduct by its consequences.
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Consequentialism
- Ethics
Consequentialism is a class of normative, teleological ethical theories in moral philosophy. It holds that the consequences of conduct are the ultimate basis for judging whether it is right or wrong, and regards an act as morally right when it produces a good outcome. Consequentialist theories differ in their definitions of moral goods, which may include pleasure, absence of pain, preference satisfaction, or broader ideas of the general good.
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- Ethical category
- Normative, teleological ethical theories
- Criterion for right action
- Producing a good outcome
- Common contrast
- Deontological ethics
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- Article
- Consequentialism (English Wikipedia)
- Wikidata
- Q646102
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