Two of the Criticisms of Consequentialism Are That It Can

question 44

Essay

Two of the criticisms of Consequentialism are that it can lead to injustice and ignores individual rights. Please provide an example of each situation.

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Definitions:

Medium Ground Finch

A species of bird in the Galapagos Islands, known for its variable beak size, studied in the context of natural selection.

Australian Snake

Reptiles found in Australia, known for both venomous and non-venomous species, playing crucial roles in the ecosystem as predators and prey.

Gallflies

Insects known for forming galls, or abnormal growths, on plants, especially notable in the gall wasp family (Cynipidae).

Directional Selection

A type of natural selection in which one extreme phenotype is favored over others, causing the allele frequency to shift over time in that direction.