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What dose consequentialism means in few a few examples

Answer 1

The consequentialism is an ethical theory in which morality of an action is to be determined by its consequences. The theory of consequentialism? is concerned with the consequences of a particular actions or rules when deciding if they are good or not. This theory advocates whatever maximizes good consequences. For example: X is considered as good or right only if X maximizes good consequences. Telling lie is an offence but if a lie can save a person's life then according to consequentialism? telling a lie is appropriate to do. Two examples of consequentialism? are- a) Utilitarianism- This is a type of consequentialism? which holds that we should always do whatever maximizes the balance of pleasure over pain for everyone affected by our actions.There are two ways to apply the principle to always maximize pleasure over pain - i)direct approach-In this method firstly we have to figure out options, secondly we have to estimatethe likely pleasure & pain consequences of each option on the affected parties, thirdly decide which option maximizes pleasure & maximizes pain.ii) Indirect approach- It refers to maximize the net balance of pleasure over pain works by applying a 'rule of thumb' about what kinds of actions tend to have good or bad results.For example: never steal is a useful rule of thing as stealing usually leads to problematic situations. b) Hedonism- To evaluate consequences only in terms of pleasure and pain. Hedonists hold that pleasure is good and pain is bad. For example- If a child eats too much candy at one time it will give enjoyment at one time but it can give a terrible stomachache & decay of teeth later on. So we have to be wise enough to choose methods for maximizing happiness in the long term.