Before responding, ask what the other person means by a key term or claim.
Topic: Morality
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What makes an action morally right?
One central question of ethics is what makes an action right or wrong.
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Judging actions by consequences
Consequentialist theories give a central role to the outcomes of actions.
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Judging actions by duties
Deontological approaches emphasize duties, principles, or rules rather than outcomes alone.