consequentialism
advancedC2/ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəˌlɪzəm/ · con-se-quen-ti-al-ism
A moral theory that suggests the rightness or wrongness of actions is determined by their outcomes or consequences.
Meanings
A moral theory that suggests the rightness or wrongness of actions is determined by their outcomes or consequences.
ایک اخلاقی نظریہ جو یہ بتاتا ہے کہ اعمال کی درستگی یا غلطی ان کے نتائج یا اثرات سے طے ہوتی ہے۔
نتائج پسندی
nataij pasandi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- consequentialist theory
- consequentialist ethics
- consequentialism vs. deontology
Example Sentences
Consequentialism evaluates the morality of an action based on its results.
نتائج پسندی ایک عمل کی اخلاقیات کا اندازہ اس کے نتائج کی بنیاد پر کرتی ہے۔
Nataij pasandi ek amal ki ikhlaqiyat ka andaza is ke nataij ki buniyad par karti hai.
Many modern ethical theories are rooted in consequentialism.
بہت سے جدید اخلاقی نظریے نتائج پسندی میں جڑت رکھتے ہیں۔
Bahut se jadeed ikhlaqi nazariye nataij pasandi mein jurt rakhte hain.
Critics argue that consequentialism can justify harmful actions if the outcomes are beneficial.
نقادوں کا کہنا ہے کہ نتائج پسندی نقصان دہ اعمال کو جائز قرار دے سکتی ہے اگر نتائج فائدہ مند ہوں۔
Naqadon ka kehna hai ke nataij pasandi nuqsan dene wale aamal ko jaiz qaraar de sakti hai agar nataij faida mand hon.
💡 Memory Tip
Consider the 'consequences' to remember that consequentialism focuses on outcomes.
Picture a scale weighing the outcomes of different actions.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "consequential" — resulting from the consequences
First known use: 20th century
The term 'consequentialism' was created in the 20th century to describe a moral theory that evaluates the moral worth of actions based on their outcomes.