Virtue theory asks what are the characteristics of a good person and from these traits they begin to ask questions about morality. Virtues are subject but not limited to courage, generosity, kindness, and etc. This theory is essentially a form of character development as its purpose.
Consequentialist look at the actions and the consequences that follow the action as a means of morality. This definition shows that this is not compatible with virtue theory, because of the omission of character traits. A moral act provides a good outcome and a immoral act will produce a bad outcome. These conclusions are formed from intrinsic means and instrumental means.
There are two types of nonconsequentialist theories, these are divine command theory and
Consequentialist look at the actions and the consequences that follow the action as a means of morality. This definition shows that this is not compatible with virtue theory, because of the omission of character traits. A moral act provides a good outcome and a immoral act will produce a bad outcome. These conclusions are formed from intrinsic means and instrumental means.
There are two types of nonconsequentialist theories, these are divine command theory and