Consequentialism is the view that morality is all about producing the right kinds of overall consequences. ... The utilitarianism of John Stuart Mill and Jeremy Bentham

is a well known example of consequentialism. By contrast, the deontological theories of John Locke and Immanuel Kant are nonconsequentialist.

Is Kant's moral theory a version of consequentialism?

Kantian Consequentialism argues that Kant's basic rationalist, internalist approach to the justification of normative principles, his conception of morality as a system of categorical imperatives, his account of the nature of the goodwill and the motive of duty, and his principle of universalizability are all ...

How does Kant's ethics differ from consequentialism?

Concept of Consequentialism as ethical theory is based upon nature of consequences be it utility, welfare, or pleasure. Kantianism is based upon moral imperatives which are absolute. ... Consequentialism may lead bad action to good consequences. Kantianism may lead good action to bad consequences.