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What term did Anscombe introduce into analytic philosophy?

  • Utilitarianism

  • Deontology

  • Consequentialism

  • Existentialism

Answer

**Consequentialism** introduced by the philosopher G.E.M. Anscombe, proposes that the moral rightness or wrongness of an action depends solely on its consequences. It evaluates the moral worth of actions based on the outcome or consequences they produce, prioritizing the maximization of overall good or the minimization of harm.
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