Consequentialist Vs Teleological Theory

Consequentialist or teleological theories of morality are based of the consequences of one's actions either pertaining to just themselves, or for both themselves and others. What’s great about this theory is that all the possible consequences, both good and bad are accessed, and are chosen based upon those thoughts. This theory applies a more realistic approach when it comes between the two being discussed because there more room for leniency and individual choice and interpretation upon what actions to take for different situations. Our human nature has us programmed to want the best for ourselves in the end of whatever position we are in. If there’s a path that leads us to an incentive, we are more then likely to take it. It also allows people to be individuals, rather than stick to certain rules based upon general notions of right and wrong. For example, if I was a consequentialist I would choose to make certain decisions in different situations based on their outcomes such as choosing to steal because I get something I want, or choosing

It seems this theory is very straight edge and clear cut, and it’s rules does not allow one to deviate from them. The good thing is that with these rules that everyone has to follow it’s the same for every person, and there’s no place in it for hypocrisy. Although, these same things could also be very bad depending of different situations. For example. If a very sick person would like to not be saved and left to die, the set standard that it is not okay to kill would be conflicted and one would disregard the person's wishes. Another example might be if one were if front of a terrorists and asked top secret information, yet believed that lying was never okay in any circumstance, this belief might make them feel obligated to oblige to their standard