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However, consequentialism and virtue ethics need not be understood to be entirely antagonistic.

Consequentialist theories can consider character in several ways.

For example, the effects on the character of the agent or any other people involved in an action may be regarded as a relevant consequence.

Similarly, a consequentialist theory may aim at the maximization of a particular virtue or set of virtues.

Finally, following Foot's lead, one might adopt a sort of consequentialism that argues that virtuous activity ultimately produces the best consequences.