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1. Let’s learn all about CONSEQUENTIALISM
THEORY

2. What is Consequentialism Theory?

3. Consequentialism is a theory that
says whether something is good or
bad depends on its outcomes.
‎An action that brings about more
benefit than harm is good, while an
action that causes more harm than
benefit is not.

4. ‎•Whether an act is
right or wrong
depends only on the
results of that act
‎•The more good
consequences an act
produces, the better
or more right that act,
Consequentialism is based on two principles:

5. Two examples of consequentialism are
utilitarianism and hedonism.
Utilitarianism is an
ethical theory that
asserts that right and
wrong are best
determined by
focusing on
outcomes of actions
and choices.
The term “hedonism,” from
the Greek word ἡδονή
(hēdonē) for pleasure,
refers to several related
theories about what is
good for us, how we should
behave, and what
motivates us to behave in
the way that we do.

6. Types of Consequentialism 1. Act Consequentialism 2. Rule Consequentialism 3. Motive Consequentialism

7. 1. Act Consequentialism Definition: Judges each individual
action by its direct consequences.
Example: Lying to save a life is acceptable
if the result is better than telling the
truth.2. Rule Consequentialism
Definition: Judges actions based on rules that,
if followed generally, lead to the best
outcomes.
Example: Always telling the truth is right
because the rule promotes trust and long-
term benefit.

8. 3. Motive Consequentialism Definition: Evaluates the morality
of actions based on the motives
behind them and their expected
outcomes.
Example: Helping someone
out of genuine compassion is
morally better than doing it
for praise—even if both help.

9. Two Main types of Consequentialism 1. Morality Is Based on Consequences The ethical value of any action
depends entirely on its outcomes. If
the result leads to more good than
harm, the action is considered morally
right—regardless of intentions or
rules.Example:
Saving lives through deception
may be justified if the
outcome is overwhelmingly
positive.

10. Example: 2. Maximizing Overall Good Consequentialism promotes actions
that produce the greatest net benefit
for the most people. This principle
drives decision-making in utilitarianism
and other outcome-focused ethics.
Allocating resources to
where they’ll do the most
good, even if some
individuals lose out.

11. Lying:
While many ethical systems consider lying to
be wrong, a consequentialist might argue
that it is the right thing to do in a specific
situation if telling the lie would save a
person's life.
Utilitarianism:
This is a prominent example of consequentialism
where the "good" is defined as happiness or
pleasure. The theory suggests that the best
action is the one that creates the "greatest good
for the greatest number" of people.
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EXAMPLE

12. SUMMARY
CONSEQUENTIALISM THEORY - A theory that says whether something is good or bad depends on its outcomes.
CONSEQUENTIALISM IS BASED ON TWO PRINCIPLE:
1. WHETHER AN ACT IS RIGHT OR WRONG DEPENDS ONLY ON THE RESULTS OF THAT ACT
2. THE MORE GOOD CONSEQUENCES AN ACT PRODUCES, THE BETTER OR MORE RIGHT THAT ACT
TWO EXAMPLE OF CONSEQUENTIALISM ARE:
1. UTILITARIANISM
2. HEDONISM
TYPES OF CONSEQUENTIALISM THEORY:
1. ACT CONSEQUENTIALISM
2. RULE CONSEQUENTIALISM
3. MOTIVE CONSEQUENTIALISM
TWO MAIN TYPES OF CONSEQUENTIALISM:
1. MORALITY IS BASED ON CONSEQUENCES
2. MAXIMIZING OVERALL GOOD

13. THE END!
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14. Group Members: Abonales, Royce Justine Gonzales, Aira Marie Madrigal, Yvonne Orbe, Kristin Joy

15. REFERENCES "BBC - Ethics - Introduction to ethics: Consequentialism"
https://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/introduction/consequentialism_1.shtml
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/u/utilitarianism.asp