Which statement aligns with teleological ethics?

• A. Morality is judged by the outcomes of the action.
• B. Morality is determined by following universal duties.
• C. Morality is based on the intrinsic value of acts.
• D. Morality is determined by social norms alone.

Answer: (A)

Teleological ethics judges morality by the results of an action. The statement that morality is judged by the outcomes of the action captures this focus on end results, which is the essence of teleology. In practice, this aligns with utilitarian thinking—choosing actions that maximize overall good and minimize harm for the greatest number. The other options describe different ethical approaches: following universal duties reflects deontological ethics, morality based on the intrinsic value of acts points to non-consequentialist views (often deontological or virtue-based), and morality determined by social norms alone aligns with ethical relativism or conventionalism. So, evaluating actions by their outcomes best fits teleological ethics.