What is the jewel of section e?

The "jewel" of Section E is considered to be Consequentialism.

Consequentialism is an ethical theory that judges the morality of an action based solely on its consequences. In essence, a morally right action is one that produces good outcomes, while a morally wrong action is one that produces bad outcomes. Different forms of consequentialism vary in how they define "good" and "bad." For example, Utilitarianism, a prominent type of consequentialism, defines "good" as maximizing happiness and minimizing suffering for the greatest number of people. Other forms might focus on maximizing welfare, knowledge, or other values.

Key aspects of consequentialism include:

  • Focus on Outcomes: Only the consequences of an action matter, not the intentions behind it.
  • Impartiality: The consequences for everyone affected by the action are considered equally.
  • Aggregation: Consequences are often aggregated to determine the overall net good or bad.
  • Flexibility: Morality can be highly situational as the best action can change depending on the circumstances and potential outcomes.

Some common criticisms of consequentialism include the difficulty of accurately predicting all consequences, the potential justification of actions that seem intuitively wrong (if they lead to a net good outcome), and the demanding nature of constantly striving to maximize good outcomes.