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Causation and Ethics
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Which philosophical theory emphasizes the idea that an action is morally right if it produces the best possible outcome?
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Utilitarianism
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Utilitarianism is a consequentialist theory that evaluates the morality of an action based on its overall consequences. It holds that the right action is the one that produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people.