Category: Deontology

Objectivity of ethics is an idea that tries to provide a clear way to judge conflicts by separating fact, from subjective opinion. When culture and individual opinion is mixed in to judgement, the ability to properly evaluate a situation or problem becomes more difficult. Even though a solution is agreed upon by a majority vote,…

Probably the most complex of all the ethical systems we look at here is Kantian logic, which is a deontological theory. The word deontology comes from the Greek word deon, meaning obligation or duty. It is an ethical system primarily concerned with ones duty. It is also known as ethical formalism or absolutism. Deontology was…

Outline of Deontological Ethics The term deontology comes from the Greek word deon, duty, and logos, science. In Deontological ethics, an action is considered morally good based on the action itself. Its not based on the product of the action. Deontology ethics holds that at least some acts are morally obligatory regardless of their consequences…

Consequentialism its Role and Importance to Ethical Thinking Introduction As one of the most important Ethical study theories, Consequentialism has been widely concerned by philosophers since it was put forward, and many of its versions occupy an important position in philosophy. A well-known problem of Consequentialism is that it does take into account the influence…

Ethics is the study of morality, Ethics is the moral principles governing a persons or agents actions. I would call myself a Utilitarian-Egoists ethicist because I believe in doing that act that produces the greatest good for the masses but however, in doing that act that produces the greatest good for the greatest number we…

Journalists being free to publish information is vital to a functioning, democratic society, and an informed population. However, a number of checks and balances are required to ensure that this right is not abused. As the Council of Europes guidelines on safeguarding privacy in the media state, a journalists right to freedom of expression is…

The main difference between deontology and consequentialism is that deontology focuses on the rightness or wrongness of actions themselves. Whereas, consequentialism focuses on the consequences of the action. Deontology and consequentialism are two contrasting, normative ethical theories that determine the morality of an action. Of these, consequentialism determines the rightness or wrongness of actions by…

Philosophers attempt to use moral theories to ideally determine whether an individual is a moral and ethical person. This essay will include the theories; Deontology, Utilitarianism, and Virtue Ethics, and how each significant theory can make an individual a moral member of society, but with contrasting views of other philosophers’ ideas. For example, different philosophers…

Introduction Utilitarianism and deontology are two prominent ethical theories that guide decision-making in various contexts. Utilitarianism focuses on maximizing good outcomes, while deontology emphasizes moral rules and duties. This essay argues that deontology provides a stronger platform for critical decision-making in society due to its emphasis on moral principles and human dignity. Utilitarianism: Pursuit of…

There are many ethical issues that are currently occurring. One topic that is talked about currently is the idea of genetic engineering in people. While genetic engineering can provide benefits to people with genetic illness, it is not ethically accepted under many forms of ethical traditions. Because genetic engineering only benefits a select group of…