Teleological ethics is a moral theory that evaluates the rightness or wrongness of actions based on their outcomes or consequences. The central idea is that the best action is the one that leads to the most favorable results, often defined in terms of overall happiness or well-being. This approach is commonly associated with utilitarianism, which emphasizes maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain. In teleological ethics, the ends justify the means, meaning that if an action produces a good outcome, it can be considered morally acceptable, regardless of the methods used. This perspective contrasts with deontological ethics, which focuses on the inherent morality of actions themselves rather than their consequences.