What Is Consequentialism

question 69

Multiple Choice

What is consequentialism?

• A) A family of normative theories that evaluate each action in terms of the effects of performing that action or the effects of something else, such as having a rule that permits that action.
• B) A branch of utilitarianism according to which each action is to be evaluated according to the total amount of happiness and unhappiness that it creates.
• C) A type of virtue ethics according to which virtuous character traits are those that produce good consequences for the person who has them.
• D) A normative theory that focuses primarily on whether someone is a good or bad person, which is assessed in terms of whether the person makes the world a better or worse place.

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Definitions:

Knowledge

The facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.

Dark Side

Refers to the negative, often harmful aspects or consequences of a concept, situation, or technology that are not immediately apparent.

Hypocrisy Attribution Dynamic

A psychological phenomenon where individuals or groups are seen as hypocritical due to discrepancies between their statements and actions.

Disenchantment

A feeling of disappointment or disillusionment, often resulting from the realization that something is not as it was once believed or perceived to be.