Associations to the word «Consequentialism»

Wiktionary

CONSEQUENTIALISM, noun. (ethics) The ethical study of morals, duties and rights with an approach that focuses consequences of a particular action.
CONSEQUENTIALISM, noun. (ethics) The belief that consequences form the basis for any valid moral judgment about an action. Thus, from a consequentialist standpoint, a morally right action is one that produces a good outcome, or consequence.

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi