Ethics Consequentialism

What is the main focus of Act Consequentialism?

• Consequences of group actions

• Intentions behind actions

• Historical context of actions

• Consequences of individual actions

How does Rule Consequentialism differ from Act Consequentialism?

• Rule Consequentialism only considers the short-term consequences of actions, while Act Consequentialism considers both short-term and long-term consequences.

• Rule Consequentialism and Act Consequentialism are essentially the same and do not differ in any significant way.

• Rule Consequentialism focuses on evaluating each individual action based on the consequences it produces, while Act Consequentialism focuses on following rules that lead to the best consequences overall.

• Rule Consequentialism focuses on following rules that lead to the best consequences overall, while Act Consequentialism evaluates each individual action based on the consequences it produces.

Give an example of a situation where Act Consequentialism might be applied.

• Picking a color for a new car

• Deciding on a movie to watch with friends

• Deciding whether to lie to protect someone from harm

• Choosing what to have for breakfast

Explain the concept of the 'greatest good for the greatest number' in Act Consequentialism.

• In Act Consequentialism, the 'greatest good for the greatest number' means maximizing personal benefits regardless of the impact on others.

• The concept of 'greatest good for the greatest number' refers to prioritizing individual happiness over collective well-being in Act Consequentialism.

• The concept of 'greatest good for the greatest number' in Act Consequentialism refers to maximizing overall well-being or utility for the largest number of individuals affected by a particular action.

• Act Consequentialism focuses on achieving the 'greatest good for the greatest number' by considering only short-term consequences.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is the primary concern of Rule Consequentialism?

• Prioritizing individual happiness over societal well-being

• Following rules that lead to the worst overall consequences or outcomes

• Following rules that lead to the best overall consequences or outcomes

• Ignoring consequences completely

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Discuss the role of moral rules in Rule Consequentialism.

• Moral rules in Rule Consequentialism are subjective and vary based on personal beliefs.

• Moral rules in Rule Consequentialism are irrelevant and unnecessary in decision-making.

• Moral rules in Rule Consequentialism are rigid and unchanging, leading to ethical stagnation.

• Moral rules in Rule Consequentialism serve as guidelines to determine which rules should be followed to maximize overall well-being and societal welfare.

Provide an example of a moral rule that Rule Consequentialism might advocate for.

• Always steal from others

• Never help those in need

• Lie whenever convenient

• Always tell the truth

How does Rule Consequentialism address the issue of conflicting moral rules?

• Rule Consequentialism prioritizes rules based on overall consequences to address conflicting moral rules.

• Rule Consequentialism ignores conflicting moral rules

• Rule Consequentialism creates new rules to resolve conflicts

• Rule Consequentialism randomly selects rules when conflicts arise

Compare and contrast the decision-making process in Act Consequentialism and Rule Consequentialism.

• Act Consequentialism focuses on individual actions and their consequences, while Rule Consequentialism emphasizes following a set of rules to achieve the best overall consequences.

• Act Consequentialism prioritizes long-term consequences, while Rule Consequentialism prioritizes short-term outcomes

• Act Consequentialism emphasizes overall consequences, while Rule Consequentialism focuses on specific consequences

• Act Consequentialism focuses on following rules, while Rule Consequentialism focuses on individual actions

In your opinion, which form of consequentialism (Act or Rule) is more practical in real-life ethical dilemmas? Why?

• Deontological ethics

• Rule consequentialism

• Virtue ethics

• Act consequentialism