consequentialism

== English == === Etymology === From consequential +‎ -ism, coined by British analytic philosopher G. E. M. Anscombe in 1958. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌkɒn(t)sɪˈkwɛnʃəlɪzəm/, /ˌkɒn(t)səˈkwɛnʃəlɪzəm/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌkɑn(t)sɪˈkwɛnʃəlɪzəm/, /ˌkɑn(t)səˈkwɛnʃəlɪzəm/ === Noun === consequentialism (countable and uncountable, plural consequentialisms) (ethics) The ethical study of morals, duties and rights with an approach that focuses consequences of a particular action or cause. (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. ==== Hyponyms ==== utilitarianism ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === deontology virtue ethics the end justifies the means === References === === Further reading === “consequentialism”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.