Consequential Morality

What is the core principle of consequential morality?

• Focus on Rules

• Focus on Consequences

• Focus on Intentions

• Focus on Characteristics

Which ethical theory judges the moral correctness of an action based on its outcomes or consequences?

• Deontological Ethics

• Ethical Egoism

• Consequential Morality

• Virtue Ethics

What is the goal of consequential morality?

• Maximize overall harm

• Minimize benefits

• Maximize overall good

• Minimize pleasure

Which type of consequentialism focuses on maximizing overall happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people?

• Hedonism

• Utilitarianism

• Rule Consequentialism

• Virtue Ethics

What is the criticism faced by consequentialism related to predicting consequences?

• It is easy to predict all consequences

• It can be challenging to predict all consequences

• It is impossible to predict any consequences

• It is unnecessary to predict consequences

Which application area involves consequential morality guiding individuals to consider the potential outcomes of their choices?

• Public Policy

• Decision-Making

• Historical Analysis

• Personal Relationships

What is the principle of maximizing benefits for the largest number of individuals known as?

• Greatest Good for the Greatest Number

• Individualistic Approach

• Selfish Maximization

• Minority Rule

Which type of consequentialism selects rules based on their consequences?

• Deontological Ethics

• Rule Consequentialism

• Hedonism

• Utilitarianism

What is the criticism faced by consequentialism related to justifying harm?

• It avoids harm completely

• It never justifies harm

• It always justifies harm

• It may justify harm

What is the focus of consequential morality when evaluating the rightness or wrongness of an action?

• Intentions

• Characteristics

• Consequences

• Rules