Teleological
Utilitarian Theory
Utilitarian approaches focus on maximizing overall happiness or well-being by evaluating the consequences of actions. This ethical theory emphasizes the greatest good for the greatest number of people and seeks to promote the most beneficial outcomes. Utilitarianism considers the utility or usefulness of actions to determine their ethical value.
Utilitarian
According to the Utilitarian framework, the most ethically sound decision is the one that produces the most good for the greatest number of people.
Someone who follows utilitarianism is called a utilitarian. Utilitarianism is a consequentialist ethical theory that suggests actions are morally right if they result in the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Utilitarians believe in maximizing overall happiness and well-being in decision-making.
The utilitarian conservation theory was established by Gifford Pinchot. He believed in the responsible and efficient use of natural resources for the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
1. Deontological framework of ethics 2. Social justice through fairness framework of ethics 3. virtue ethics framework of ethics 4. utilitarian framework of ethics
The branch of ethical theory that considers the origin and meaning of ethical principles is known as meta ethics.
both utilitarian and consequentialist
"Utilitarian" refers to the ethical theory that promotes actions that produce the greatest overall balance of benefits over harms for all individuals involved. It emphasizes the importance of maximizing the overall well-being or happiness of the greatest number of people.
Peter Singer
Natural Law Theory