17 Questions
What is an essential aspect of promoting environmental responsibility in deontology?
Acting in ways that are morally right
According to deontology, what should come before personal enjoyment or contentment?
Moral obligations
What is the primary focus of deontology in relation to environmental responsibility?
Fulfilling moral obligations
In deontology, what should individuals prioritize over their own self-interests?
Obligations to others
What is the relationship between duty and happiness in deontology?
Duty is superior to happiness
How does deontology approach moral decision-making in relation to environmental responsibility?
By acting in ways that are morally right
What type of imperative is based on achieving a specific goal or outcome?
Hypothetical Imperatives
According to Kant's formulations, what does the Autonomy of the will imply?
Treating persons with dignity and respect
What is the main principle of treating humanity according to Kant's ethics?
Treat persons with dignity and respect
What is the opposite of treating humanity as a means to achieve one's end?
Treating humanity as an end in itself
What is the capacity of a rational being's will according to Kant's ethics?
To make its own decisions
What is the core idea of the Natural Law or Natural Rights Theory?
Rules of right and wrong are inherent in people and are not created by society or court judges
What is the Categorical Imperative in Kant's theory of the moral law?
Commands that must be followed, regardless of personal desires
What determines the moral worth of an action in Kantian Ethics?
The intention behind the action
What is the commitment to do what is morally right, regardless of personal desires, referred to as?
Good Will
According to Kantian Ethics, what is the primary focus of moral evaluation?
The intention behind an action
What is the responsibility to respect moral standards and ethical principles referred to as?
Duty of Ethics
Test your understanding of deontological principles in journalism, including maintaining confidentiality, ensuring non-discrimination, and promoting environmental responsibility. Learn about the moral obligations and duties of a journalist and how to prioritize what is right.
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