Consequentialism is a branch of normative ethics that is concerned with the consequences of actions rather than with moral rules or duties or the development of character traits consequentialism is concerned with questions such as:
what is the nature of moral value?
How do we determine what actions are morally right or wrong?
What is the relationship between morality and rationality?
Key Concepts
Consequentialism Is based on the idea that morality of action is determined by its consequences some key concepts in consequentialism include:
Utility
Utility is the measure of the overall happiness or well being that is produced by an action Consequentialists believe that action should be evaluated based on their utility with the goal maximizing overall happiness and well being.
Moral Calculus
moral calculus - moral calculus is the process of evaluating the utility of an action this involves this involves weighing the benefits and costs of the action and determining whether the benefits outweigh the costs.
is the idea that morality of an action is determined by the consequences of following a particular rule or set of rules
Criticisms of Consequentialism
Critics of consequentialism argue that it can be difficult to predict the consequences of actions, and that consequentialism can lead to morally objectionable actions if the consequences are deemed to be favorable. Some also argue that consequentialism does not take into account the rights or dignity of individuals, and that it can lead to the exploitation or marginalization of vulnerable groups.
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