ICAEW SE · Chapter 6 · Question 4 of 10
Which of the following statements best describes teleological (consequentialist) ethics?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) An action is judged right or wrong according to its outcomes
Explanation
Teleological, or consequentialist, ethics evaluates the morality of an action by its consequences. Utilitarianism is the best-known form. Judging an action by whether it follows rules is deontological, and legality alone does not determine whether an action is ethical.
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