consequentialism

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后果论,结果主义,后果主义,结果论

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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- : the theory that human actions derive their moral worth solely from their outcomes or consequences.
- : the theory that ethical decisions should be made on the basis of the expected outcome or consequences of the action.