what is the difference between consequentialist and nonconsequentialist?

Answer 1

Consequentialism is concerned with the end result, does the end justify the means

there are two basic nonconsequentialist theories, deontology and virtue ethics, deontology (which is often referred to as nonconsequentialist )deals with the act itself, no matter what the results

while virtue ethics more focus on the character of who is doing the action, instead of the action itself or the end result

for example, is hitting another wrong?

Consequentialism -no, not if it prevents them from hitting you
deontology- yes, hitting another is always wrong
virtue ethics-it depends on the situation and what your intention is, is it the best solution you can arrive at right now