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Theories of Ethics
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Which ethical theory emphasizes the consequences of an action as the primary determinant of its morality?
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Consequentialism
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Consequentialism, particularly utilitarianism, focuses on the consequences of an action and judges its morality based on whether it maximizes overall well-being or happiness.