Associations to the word «Consequentialism»
Noun
- Ethic
- Ethics
- Morality
- Liberalism
- Ism
- Consequence
- Hooker
- Virtue
- Objection
- Outcome
- Theory
- Brad
- Rule
- Constraint
- Commitment
- Contrast
- Action
- Philosophy
- Stanford
- Discourse
- Wealth
- Obligation
- Stability
- Theology
- Harm
- Act
- Notion
- Happiness
- Perspective
- Framework
- Criticism
- Principle
- Consciousness
- Criterion
- Agent
- Aim
- Argument
- Consideration
- Philosopher
- Encyclopedia
- Shelter
- Produce
- Decision
- Basis
- Choice
- Clothing
- Form
- View
- Pleasure
- Duty
- Judgment
- Respect
- Code
- Value
- Approach
- Benefit
- Demand
- Focus
- Conduct
- Hold
- Good
- Index
- Technology
- Violence
- Term
- Kind
- Variety
- Greatest
- Version
Adjective
Wiktionary
CONSEQUENTIALISM, noun. (ethics) The ethical study of morals, duties and rights with an approach that focuses consequences of a particular action.
CONSEQUENTIALISM, noun. (ethics) The belief that consequences form the basis for any valid moral judgment about an action. Thus, from a consequentialist standpoint, a morally right action is one that produces a good outcome, or consequence.
Wise words
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.