As nouns the difference between consequentialism and consequentialist
is that consequentialism is (ethics) the ethical study of morals, duties and rights with an approach that focuses consequences of a particular action while consequentialist is a person who adheres to the philosophy of consequentialism.
As an adjective consequentialist is
of or relating to consequentialism or its adherents.
consequentialism
Noun
(
en noun)
(ethics) The ethical study of morals, duties and rights with an approach that focuses consequences of a particular action.
(ethics) The belief that consequences form the basis for any valid moral judgment about an action. Thus, from a consequentialist standpoint, a morally right action is one that produces a good outcome, or consequence.
Related terms
* deontology - contrast
consequentialist
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A person who adheres to the philosophy of consequentialism.
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Of or relating to consequentialism or its adherents.