consequentialist

[US]/[kənˈsiːkwənʃəʊəlist]/
[UK]/[ˌkɒn.sɪˈkwen.ʃəl.ɪst]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who believes that the morality of an action is determined by its consequences.
adj.Relating to or characteristic of consequentialism.

Phrases & Collocations

consequentialist view

a consequentialist approach

being consequentialist

consequentialist reasoning

consequentialist ethics

consequentialist framework

acting consequentialist

was consequentialist

highly consequentialist

Example Sentences

the consequentialist argument prioritizes maximizing overall well-being.

his consequentialist approach to policy focused on outcomes and results.

a consequentialist ethic judges actions based on their foreseeable consequences.

she presented a consequentialist justification for the controversial legislation.

the consequentialist framework allows for difficult choices with potential downsides.

critics argue that consequentialist thinking can justify unethical actions.

he adopted a consequentialist perspective when evaluating the project's success.

the consequentialist calculation involved weighing potential benefits and harms.

many philosophers debate the merits of consequentialist versus deontological ethics.

the consequentialist implications of the decision were carefully considered.

a consequentialist analysis requires predicting future outcomes accurately.

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