Consequentialist Theory Essay

Consequentialist Theory.
INTRODUCTION.
This essay is a brief discussion on one of the types of Ethics which is referred to as Consequentialist Theory. The theory considered an action to be morally right if the end results is more favorable than unfavorable. An example of an ethical dilemma is also cited in which the discussed theory is applicable.

CONTENT
The word consequentialism is defined according to Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy as, “taking an action is said to be morally right when the consequences of such an action taken is more favorable than unfavorable”. Consequentialist Theory is base on this perception of the school of thought, in which consideration is given to the end results of any action to be taken in a given situation

Consequentialism believes an action is morally right if the answers to the above questions are yes.
EXAMPLE OF AN ETHICAL DILEMMA.
Taking a scenario of a notorious criminal that was killed by the mob after been caught during one of their gangs operation in a bank. Using a named criminal known as “Killer” who has been so popular for his notorious killings during robbery. “Killer” has been convicted and jailed for more than twice, yet he always returned back to his evil acts after serving his jailed term.
Many people have been killed by reason of his action around the community. But it was unfortunate for him during one of their operations that the people jointly apprehended him and two of his gangs. The angry mob killed him and his gangs at the scene point by taking judgment into their own hands and not handling them over to police.
Using the Consequentialist Theory, I support the action taking by the mob as illustrated above because the interest of the masses is protected by getting rid of “Killer” and his gangs, since the several conviction to jail by law has not been able to stop their notorious