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What is the focus of deontological theory?
What is the focus of deontological theory?
- The moral character of the person performing the action
- The impact of the action on society
- The consequences of the action
- The characteristics of the action itself (correct)
According to deontological theory, why is an action considered morally right?
According to deontological theory, why is an action considered morally right?
- Because it benefits society as a whole
- Irrespective of the consequences, due to characteristics of the action itself (correct)
- Due to the positive consequences it produces
- Because it aligns with the person's moral character
Who is the prominent philosopher associated with the most prominent deontological ethical theory?
Who is the prominent philosopher associated with the most prominent deontological ethical theory?
- John Stuart Mill
- Aristotle
- Immanuel Kant (correct)
- Plato
What was Immanuel Kant's emphasis in his deontological ethical theory?
What was Immanuel Kant's emphasis in his deontological ethical theory?
What does the term 'deon' from deontological theory mean?
What does the term 'deon' from deontological theory mean?
What does deontological theory consider intrinsically right or wrong?
What does deontological theory consider intrinsically right or wrong?
What position did Kant hold before becoming a professor of logic and metaphysics?
What position did Kant hold before becoming a professor of logic and metaphysics?
How long did Kant work as a private tutor before being promoted to a professor?
How long did Kant work as a private tutor before being promoted to a professor?
What is Kant's ethical theory known as?
What is Kant's ethical theory known as?
According to Kant, what is considered good in itself?
According to Kant, what is considered good in itself?
What does Kant consider to be solely a matter of intent, motive, and will?
What does Kant consider to be solely a matter of intent, motive, and will?
According to Kant, what determines if a person has a good will?
According to Kant, what determines if a person has a good will?
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Study Notes
Deontological Theory
- Focuses on the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions, regardless of their consequences
- An action is considered morally right if it is in accordance with a moral rule or duty
Immanuel Kant and Deontological Ethics
- Immanuel Kant is the prominent philosopher associated with the most prominent deontological ethical theory
- Kant's emphasis in his deontological ethical theory is on the moral law and the categorical imperative
- The term 'deon' from deontological theory means 'duty' in Greek
Kant's Ethical Theory
- Kant's ethical theory is known as deontological ethics or moral absolutism
- According to Kant, good will is considered good in itself
- Kant considers moral actions to be solely a matter of intent, motive, and will
- According to Kant, a person's will is good if it is motivated by a sense of duty to follow moral laws
Kant's Life and Career
- Before becoming a professor of logic and metaphysics, Kant held a position as a private tutor
- Kant worked as a private tutor for nine years before being promoted to a professor
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