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All right, we're going to answer this in different parts.
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So, how and in what sense is utilitarianism consequentialist? it is a branch of consequentialism.
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So, consequentialism is a theory that says whether something is good or bad depends on its outcomes.
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An action that brings about more benefit than harm is good, while an action that causes more harm than benefit is not.
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It's very mathematical.
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Utilitarianism is the most popular branch of consequentialism.
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Oh, sorry, consequentialism.
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What am i saying? because it also says whatever benefits the most people and harms the least is the right course of action, which fits right in.
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If an action brings about more benefit than harm, it's good.
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Let's look at this next question.
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How does utilitarianism differ from virtue ethics and deontological? so, let's start with virtue.
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Virtue ethics link right and wrong to character traits in their development, while utilitarianism defines them as a form of consequentialism determining right from wrong by the consequences produced.
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Deontological versus utilitarian.
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Duties and obligations are of prime importance in deontological ethics.
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Ends and outcomes may not justify the means...