consequentialism

con·se·quen·tial·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-si-kwen-shuh-liz-uh m]
- /ˌkɒn sɪˈkwɛn ʃəˌlɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-si-kwen-shuh-liz-uh m]
- /ˌkɒn sɪˈkwɛn ʃəˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of consequentialism word

noun consequentialism the doctrine that an action is right or wrong according as its consequences are good or bad 3
noun consequentialism the theory that human actions derive their moral worth solely from their outcomes or consequences. 1
noun consequentialism the theory that ethical decisions should be made on the basis of the expected outcome or consequences of the action. 1
noun consequentialism The doctrine that the morality of an action is to be judged solely by its consequences. 1
noun consequentialism (ethics) The ethical study of morals, duties and rights with an approach that focuses consequences of a particular action. 0
noun consequentialism (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. 0

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consequentialism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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