Consequentialism is a philosophical theory which centres on leaving the world, or state of affairs, in the best state possible. This theory embodies the saying, “the ends justify the means,” placing additional emphasis on the end rather than the means. Consequentialists believe that a person should not worry about the actions, which they must partake in as long as the consequences of those actions lead to the best possible outcome available to them. The theory does not stop at individual actions
the ethical theories of consequentialism and deontology. These philosophical terms conflict with each other, something that we will be able to observe in this particular essay, since both theories offer different interpretations on what is considered moral and different suggestions on how to characterize Snowden’s case, as far as morality is concerned. Nevertheless there are occasions where deontology and consequentialism are not necessarily mutual exclusive, a good example being the case of the human
of people. Utilitarianism is the theory holding that the moral action is the one that maximizes utility. Within the definition, utility can mean several things including pleasure, happiness, and economic well-being. Utilitarianism is a form of consequentialism that says that consequences of an action are of moral importance. Supporters of utilitarianism believe that their actions are not morally wrong if they promote happiness. It has been long believed that there are rules when making the right decision
As human beings before we make a decision there are a lot of things we consider, things like the consequences that they produce, how it benefits us and also how it benefits the people around us. We also ask ourselves if it is the right decision and how they impact the people around us. Those things that we have to consider before making our decisions are the rules and principles that guide us when we choose between right and wrong. The area of knowledge that this applies to is ethics, which are the
Utilitarianism Generally, people in the world are categorized into two: the good and the bad. People's morality are usually measured with how they act based on their intentions, decide based on how it would benefit them, and act either in a proper or improper way. That is why, various scholars from different generations have created concepts with regard morality. One of these concepts is utilitarianism. In line with this assertion, this paper will attempt to explain the theory of act - utilitarianism
dismissed. While all of these theories have favorable foundations, they tend to contradict themselves in nature. Summarized below are various theories to include Ethical Egoism, Divine Command Theory, Ethical Relativism, Natural Law Theory, Consequentialism, and Virtue Ethics. Following these summaries, I have discussed the theories I find to contain the most consistency, determinacy, and publicity. According to the text, Ethical Egoism is the view that you should always act so as to bring
utility as the aggregate of all delight that outcomes from an activity, short the affliction of anybody associated with the activity. Utilitarianism is a variant of consequentialism, which expresses that the outcomes of any activity are the main standard of good and bad. Not at all like different types of consequentialism, for example, pride, utilitarianism considers all interests similarly. Defenders of utilitarianism have differ on various focuses, for
This excludes any consideration of the morality of the process by which consequences are brought about, for example, whether it respects principles of fairness or individual agency. Sen argues instead for a ‘comprehensive consequentialism’ which integrates the moral significance of both consequences and principles. For example, it matters not only whether people have an equal capability to live a long life, but how that equality is achieved. Under the same circumstances
understanding of the standards of behaviour expected by the employees of business’s and organisations across modern Australia as we know it today. However, moral principles are also set by the ethical standards of the community to make out that, for example, disobeying the law is wrong, arguing with your parents is wrong, and leaving your rubbish on the ground is wrong. Ethics ultimately establishes how a person, community, business and government should act in order to achieve the ultimate good in
appeals that seem to lend themselves to certain situations. The question of whether we should always act in our own interest, ethical egoism, or act in the interest of the greatest good, utilitarianism, presents two conflicting viewpoints in consequentialism. Rule deontology and act deontology add another dichotomy to our list. An atheist and a Christian cannot both be correct under Divine Command Theory, a moral system under rule deontology. By not believing in the Christian God, the atheist is