Moral Theory

A consequentialist moral theory is an action that is morally right if the consequences of the action is more favorable than unfavorable. Consequentialist principles require that we first take in effect both the good and bad consequences of any action and determine whether the total good outweighs the total bad consequences. If the good consequences are greater, then the action is moral. If the bad consequences are greater, then the action is not moral. Deontological …

…are incapable of intelligent thought and must let others tell us what to do. By educating more people, we can begin to eliminate inequality and encourage people to think for themselves. This can bring a general improvement in the intelligence of the people and allow many more individuals to have an opinion, and think for themselves. When we think for ourselves we progress as a culture and society which intern increases our own personal value.