consequentialist
consequentialist — noun
1. a person who believes that whether an action is morally right or wrong is decide
a person who believes that whether an action is morally right or wrong is decided only by what happens as a result of it, rather than by the action itself or by following a set of rules
Quinn is a strict consequentialist — she judges every decision by what comes of it.
consequentialist as subject complement after 'is'
As a consequentialist, Camille believes saving five people is better than saving one.
Jabari's grandfather, a lifelong consequentialist, taught him to weigh outcomes, not rules.
The judge took a consequentialist approach: which sentence would best protect the public?
Mira, a consequentialist, votes for whatever policy brings the greatest overall good.
- utilitarian
a specific type of consequentialist who focuses on maximizing happiness or pleasure
- pragmatist
more general; focuses on practical results in everyday life, not specifically on moral philosophy
- deontologist
believes that actions are right or wrong based on moral rules or duties, regardless of their outcomes
用法筆記
Refers to a person who holds this ethical view. The theory itself is called 'consequentialism.' Do not confuse the two.