El consecuencialismo
Example: El consecuencialismo sostiene que las consecuencias determinan la moralidad.
Definition
"El consecuencialismo" is a philosophical theory that asserts the morality of an action is determined solely by its consequences. It holds that the rightness or wrongness of actions depends on the outcomes they produce, rather than intentions or inherent qualities.
Etymology
The term "el consecuencialismo" derives from the Spanish word 'consecuencia,' meaning consequence, combined with the suffix '-ismo,' indicating a doctrine or system. It reflects the focus on consequences as the basis for moral judgment in this philosophical approach.
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"El consecuencialismo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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