ALL meanings of consequentialism
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C c - noun consequentialism the doctrine that an action is right or wrong according as its consequences are good or bad 3
- noun consequentialism The doctrine that the morality of an action is to be judged solely by its consequences. 1
- 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 (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