Category: Deontology

For centuries modern philosophy has been discussing the possibility of applying two models or approaches to the problem of ethics. The principles by which a person functions and makes decisions are often at the center of philosophical works. Ethical philosophy tries to understand what should lie in the causality of a persons actions and, at…

Deontology is an ethical science based on the teaching of moral issues. The focus of deontological ethics is on duties and obligations to be followed. At the heart of ethical teaching is the elevation of moral responsibility for the good, so deontology also becomes a way of justifying happiness as a consequence of duty (Hole,…

Since different peoples interests often turn out to be mutually exclusive, there are numerous situations, in which moral quandaries take place. For instance, it is possible to imagine a woman who has a seriously ill son. Her child needs an expensive drug to recover and survive, but the woman has already spent all of her…

Table of Contents Introduction Deontological Framework Utilitarian Framework Conclusion: Choosing a Better Approach References Introduction There is a fundamental difference between the Kantian theory and consequence act utilitarianism. Kants theory is a deontological framework in that it states that the morality of an action or decision is a function of the actors motivation rather than…

Table of Contents Introduction Adelphia Communications Scandal Key Ethical Problems Conjoined to Adelphias Scandal Describing Deontological Ethics Application of Deontological Ethics to Problems Applying Kant Categorical Imperative to the Problems Conclusion References Introduction In business management, ethics plays an imperative role because it purports transparency, dedication, and professionalism. Ethics suggests that managers should differentiate between…

Table of Contents Introduction Defining Deontology Weycos Case from Deontological Perspective Works Cited Introduction The paper aims to analyze the case study of the smoking ban used in Weyco Inc. from a deontological (non-consequentialist) perspective. Deontological ethics are based on the assumption that an individuals actions are defined not by the consequences of a deed…

Normative ethics refers to the attempt to understand or figure out what individuals need to do or whether their moral character is reasonable. Normative ethical systems are divided into three categories which include; teleological ethics, virtue ethics and deontological ethics. Deontological and teleological ethics are considered as action based or deontic theories of morals since…

Table of Contents Introduction Defining Deontology Weycos Case from Deontological Perspective Works Cited Introduction The paper aims to analyze the case study of the smoking ban used in Weyco Inc. from a deontological (non-consequentialist) perspective. Deontological ethics are based on the assumption that an individuals actions are defined not by the consequences of a deed…

Table of Contents Utilitarian and Deontological Philosophy in Business The Advantages of the Utilitarian Philosophy in Business Conclusion References The question concerning the connection between law and morality remains to be discussed and argues nowadays. The law and morality can be considered as the fundamental social regulators of the behavior of the human being (Emerson,…