Learn the difference between consequentialism and deontology in a fun and easy way using examples and simple explanations. Teach kids about making decisions based on outcomes or following rules.
Imagine you have a magic wand that can grant wishes. One day, your friend asks you to use the wand to make everyone happy. If you use the wand to make everyone happy, you are using consequentialism. This means you focus on the results or consequences of your actions.
Now, let's say another friend tells you that using magic is forbidden, even if it makes people happy. If you decide not to use the wand because it's against the rules, you are following deontology. This means you focus on following certain principles or rules, regardless of the outcomes.
Consequentialism is like playing a game and choosing the best move based on what will benefit you the most. Deontology is like following the rules of the game, even if it means you might not win.
For example, if you see a lost puppy and decide to keep it because you know it will make you happy, that's consequentialism. But if you choose to find the puppy's owner because it's the right thing to do, that's deontology.
In summary, consequentialism is about looking at the outcomes to decide what to do, while deontology is about following rules or principles, no matter the results they lead to.