The basic idea of consequentialism is that
A) all consequences of a given act are equally important in trying to decide whether to do that act or not.
B) we should look to the consequences when judging the moral rightness of an act.
C) we all have our own ideas about the consequences of our acts, so morality will be different for everyone.
D) happiness doesn't count as much as consequences.
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