ethics civics MCQ #1004

According to consequentialist ethical theories, the rightness or wrongness of an action is determined by:

ethics civics MCQ #1004

  1. Question 1

    Q1. According to consequentialist ethical theories, the rightness or wrongness of an action is determined by:

    • A) Maximizing happiness
    • B) Following established rules
    • C) Virtue and character
    • D) Acting out of duty

    Answer: Maximizing happiness

    Explanation: Consequentialist theories evaluate the moral worth of an action entirely by its results; an action is right if and only if it produces better consequences (e.g., more happiness) than the alternatives.