consequentialism
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- noun
- /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəlɪzəm/
- Specialized
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consecuencialismo
- A subset of utilitarianism, consequentialism, particularly "rule utilitarianism," justifies a social norm against theft in terms of the long-term consequences for society.
- ethics and consequentialism
- consequentialism and virtue
When I say that Kant is a critic of consequentialism, I am not exaggerating.
- When I say that Kant is a critic of consequentialism, I am not exaggerating.
- I I'm not convinced that consequentialism per SE is a moral disaster.
Examples
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Even so, consequentialism fails to deliver on its promises, particularly in the case of punishment.
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And what we're going to discuss today is consequentialism, and in particular utilitarianism in the voice of John Stuart Mill.
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Consequentialism is derived from utilitarianism and focuses on the clearly useful consequences of actions.
Academic text (2014) -
The most recent approach, utilitarian ethics (also known as consequentialism), was developed by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill in the late 18th to mid-19th century.
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Consequentialism suggests that the morality of an action is determined by its consequentialism rather than by any predefined rules.
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Many philosophers argue that consequentialism is a practical approach because it focuses on the results of our actions.
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In discussions about ethics, consequentialism is often contrasted with deontological theories that prioritize rules over outcomes.
Surface Forms
Morphology
consequentialism = consequential (transparent) = consequence + ial + ism
Formed by adding the productive suffix '-ism' to the adjective 'consequential' to denote a doctrine or system of thought.
Etymology
Consequentialism starts with consequence, from a root that means 'to follow', and ends with -ism, which means 'a belief'. Think of sequence as something that follows. So, consequentialism is the belief that the results that 'follow' an action decide if it is right or wrong.