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Consequensepp, also known as Consequentialism, is a philosophical theory that emphasizes the outcomes or consequences of actions as the primary criterion for evaluating the morality of those actions. The term "consequentialism" was coined by John Stuart Mill in his 1861 essay "Utilitarianism," although the basic idea can be traced back to ancient philosophers such as Epicurus and Aristotle.
The core principle of consequentialism is that an action is morally right if it produces the best
There are several variants of consequentialism, including:
1. Act consequentialism: This form of consequentialism evaluates the morality of individual actions based on their
2. Rule consequentialism: This form evaluates the morality of actions based on the rules or principles that
3. Perfect consequentialism: This form seeks to maximize overall happiness or well-being, without considering the distribution
Critics of consequentialism argue that it can lead to morally problematic outcomes, such as the "trolley problem,"
Despite these criticisms, consequentialism remains an influential and widely discussed theory in ethics, offering a unique