How do consequentialism and deontology approach issues of social justice and human rights? Provide examples of how each theory could be used to address ethical dilemmas related to discrimination, inequality, and oppression.

Consequentialism and deontology provide different frameworks for approaching issues of social justice and human rights. Consequentialists would focus on the outcomes of actions and seek to maximize the overall happiness or well-being of society. Deontologists, on the other hand, would prioritize the duty to respect individual rights and justice, even if it does not lead to the best overall consequences. For example, consider the issue of discrimination in hiring practices. A consequentialist would argue that it is morally permissible to discriminate if it leads to the mo....