Consequentialism

 

PHILOSOPHY - Ethics: Consequentialism 

by Wireless Philosophy

The above video provides an introduction to Consequentialism.  The most well known type of consequentialism is utilitarianism.

Utilitarianism

Utilitarianism: Crash Course Philosophy #36

by CrashCourse

A longer video of Utilitarianism by Professor Jeffrey Kaplan can be found here. 

Some questions for discussion

1. What are the different types of consequentialism?
2. What are some of the advantages of consequentialism as an ethical theory?
3. What are some of the criticisms of consequentialism and their responses? 
4. What is the principle of utility according to Jeremy Bentham?

Some questions from Bing Copilot

Consequentialism is a fascinating ethical theory that evaluates the morality of actions based on their outcomes. Here are some thought-provoking questions you might consider:

1. What is the core principle of consequentialism?
2. How does consequentialism differ from deontological ethics and virtue ethics?
3. What are some real-world examples where consequentialist reasoning is applied?
4. What are the main criticisms of consequentialism?
5. How does utilitarianism, a form of consequentialism, determine the morality of an action?
6. Can consequentialism justify actions that are generally considered immoral if they lead to a greater good?
7. How do consequentialists handle situations where the outcomes are uncertain or unpredictable?
8. What role does the concept of “the greatest good for the greatest number” play in consequentialist ethics?
9. How do different forms of consequentialism (e.g., act vs. rule consequentialism) approach ethical decision-making?
10. What are the potential limitations of using a consequentialist framework in complex moral dilemmas?

These questions can help you delve deeper into the nuances and complexities of consequentialist ethics¹²³. 

References:

1. ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu
2. ethics.org.au
3. oxfordbibliographies.com

Possible answers

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