Consequentialism

Consequentialism is a theory in the field of ethics. It says that the moral value of an action can be judged by looking at the consequences it has.^[1] One of the big consequentialist theories is called utilitarianism.^[2]

Consequentialism Media

Bust of the Greek orator Demosthenes. Marble, Roman artwork, inspired from a bronze statue by Polyeuctos (ca. 280 BC). Found in Italy.
Jeremy Bentham, best known for his advocacy of utilitarianism
Max Weber al 1894

References

↑ Sinnott-Armstrong, Walter (2019). Zalta, Edward N. (ed.). The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Summer 2019 ed.). Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford University.
↑ MacAskill, William (2021). "Elements and Types of Utilitarianism". Introduction to Utilitarianism: An Online Textbook. Retrieved 2021-05-08.

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[1] Sinnott-Armstrong, Walter (2019). Zalta, Edward N. (ed.). The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Summer 2019 ed.). Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford University.

[2] MacAskill, William (2021). "Elements and Types of Utilitarianism". Introduction to Utilitarianism: An Online Textbook. Retrieved 2021-05-08.

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