S/P/54. What role should a theory of ethics allow to consequences?

This paper examines the role of theoretical frameworks in moral philosophy and also whether the subject can be categorised in such a way. Three main theories are examined; consequentialism, deontological theory and virtue ethics. Each of these contain important intuitions, yet are very difficult to reconcile. The paper will examine the strengths and weaknesses of each school of thought, and argues that no single option is sufficient to explain all of ethics.