consequentialism

Notably, the term "consequentialism" was first defined in this paper.

Consequentialism is a theory in the field of ethics.

The next predominant school of thought in normative ethics is consequentialism.

This often sets the stage for specific discussions with established moral theories, such as consequentialism.

They are based on consequentialism theories such as utilitarianism.

Unlike consequentialism, deontological ethics primary concern is the action in its self.

Like deontology, rule consequentialism holds that moral behavior involves following certain rules.

Agent-neutral consequentialism ignores the specific value a state of affairs has for any particular agent.

She is credited with having coined the term "consequentialism".

For this reason, utilitarianism is often associated with the term welfarist consequentialism.

However, in promoting this idea they also necessarily promoted the broader doctrine of consequentialism.

Apart from this basic outline, there is little else that can be unequivocally said about consequentialism as such.

His research interests center on contemporary metaethics and normative ethics, especially consequentialism.

Modern examples include humanism, freethinking, and most versions of consequentialism.

Similarly, one might adopt an aesthetic consequentialism, in which the ultimate aim is to produce beauty.

Consequentialism or instrumentalism is the legal foundation of copyright law in the United States.

The trolley problem is a question of human morality, and an example of a philosophical view called consequentialism.

However, rule consequentialism chooses rules based on the consequences that the selection of those rules have.

A more strenuous version of negative consequentialism may actually require active intervention, but only to prevent harm from being done.

Various kinds of consequentialism can be differentiated by beneficiary of the good consequences.

Agent-focused consequentialism, on the other hand, focuses on the particular needs of the moral agent.

Utilitarianism is a form of consequentialism, where punishment is forward-looking.

Vic Mackey's morality is a classic example of selfish consequentialism.

These values are prevalent in the theories of consequentialism and utilitarianism.)

Consequentialism can also be contrasted with aretaic moral theories such as virtue ethics.