Question

In two or more sentences ( in your OWN words) what response would you give each statement below? I need a response for each statement . Any correction or add to the statements?

1)The primary difference between consequential and non-consequential approaches towards ethics is that consequential approaches focuses more on the rightness or wrongness of an action based on the consequences that action has. A non-consequential theory focuses on the rightness or wrongness of an action based on properties intrinsics to the action, not on its consequences (Everett, Faber, Savulescu, & Crockett, 2018). A major consequentialism theory that has many objections would be lying. Conseuentialism says if lying would help save someones life then it's the right thing to do. However, objections to this theory would include that lying can never be acceptable such as humans should never lie and should always tell the truth. An example of a non-consequentialist major theory includes how lying should never be permitted because it's not "morally" right no matter the consequences. Objections to this theory would include that in some instances lying may be necessary to save ones life.

2) A consequentialist approach is one who thinks of the rightness or wrongness of their actions due to the possible consequences of the action. Where as non-consequentialist is a approach is one who thinks more of the rightness and wrongness of the action instead of the consequences. One of the major theories associated with consequentialism is utilitarianism. Utilitarianism is when someone does something for the good and pleasure for the greatest amount of people. A potential objection could be too much sacrifice by an individual. A major theory for non-consequentialism is deontology, which is to do what is morally right, follow the rules, and do what is right. An objection to this theory may be stealing. Yes stealing is wrong, but maybe someone was stealing food in order to feed their children/family.

Answer 1

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A consequential theory judges the rightness or wrongness of an action based on the consequences of that action. A non - consequential theory judges the rightness of an action based on properties intrinsic to the action and not on its consequences.

According to to consequential theory, morally right action produces good outcome whereas morally wrong produces bad outcome. According to non-consequential theory, the morality of an action is based on its adherence to accepted rules, therefore the outcome of the action does not really matter.

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There are several examples of both consequential and non-consequential theories.

Utilitarianism is one of the examples associated with consequentialism. According to this any action is judged to be right if it causes the most happiness to the greatest number of people. One major objection to this theory is that the action may hurt the individual who has to make it for the benefits of the most number of people possible.

Deontology is one of the examples associated with non-consequentialism. According to this, any action is judged to be right if it is morally right and follows the rules and regulations. It does not matters that whatever the consequences would be. One major objection to this theory is that sometimes a morally wrong action may cause benefits for others (good outcome).