Asked by Danessa Fuentes on Jul 28, 2024
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______ consequentialists do not advocate obedience to rules just because they are rules.
A) Rule
B) Ego
C) Act
D) Pleasure
Act Consequentialists
Adherents of a branch of consequentialism that assesses each action by the goodness of its consequences, without reliance on general rules.
Obedience to Rules
The act of following directives, standards, or laws established by authorities or societies to maintain order and achieve collective goals.
- Investigate the differences between rule consequentialism and act consequentialism.
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Fatima Ysabel LukbanJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Rule consequentialists believe that rules should be followed if they lead to the best consequences overall, rather than following rules for their own sake. This means that if breaking a rule would lead to better consequences than following it, rule consequentialists would be in favor of breaking the rule. Ego consequentialists focus on maximizing one's own self-interest, act consequentialists focus on evaluating the consequences of individual actions, and pleasure consequentialists prioritize maximizing pleasure or happiness.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the differences between rule consequentialism and act consequentialism.