Explain what Consequentialism means.
Justify how under consequential ethics the consequences of one’s conduct are the ultimate basis for any judgment about the rightness or wrongness of that conduct.
Why is it that, from a Consequentialist standpoint, a morally right act (or omission from acting) is one that will produce a good outcome, or consequence.
What is egoism and selfishness, and how do they differ?
In what situation would an egoist decide that a lie is morally wrong?
What is the invisible hand?
Provide a definition for Utilitarianism.
What are some motives that may lead someone to live the life of an altruist?
Under Utilitarianism what does a morally correct action produce?
What is a “global ethics”?
What are two advantages of a utilitarian ethics when compared with an ethics of duties?
