Het consequentialisme
Example: Het consequentialisme beoordeelt handelingen op basis van hun resultaten.
Definition
"Het consequentialisme" is a philosophical theory that evaluates actions based on their outcomes or consequences, asserting that the moral value of an act depends solely on its results. It emphasizes the importance of the end effects rather than intentions or inherent qualities.
Etymology
The term "het consequentialisme" originates from the English word 'consequentialism,' which is derived from 'consequence,' meaning result or effect, combined with the suffix '-ism' denoting a belief or doctrine. The concept emerged in ethical philosophy to highlight the relevance of consequences in moral judgment.
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"Het consequentialisme" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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