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What is the focus of Deontologic Ethics?
What is the focus of Deontologic Ethics?
- The duty/obligation of an individual to a society, group, or organization (correct)
- The consequences of an individual's actions for human welfare
- The search for well-founded rules for moral decisions
- The virtue and character of the individual
What does Virtue Ethics primarily emphasize?
What does Virtue Ethics primarily emphasize?
- The virtue and character of the individual (correct)
- The consequences of an individual's actions for human welfare
- The search for well-founded rules for moral decisions
- The duty/obligation of an individual to a society, group, or organization
What is the main focus of Deontology?
What is the main focus of Deontology?
- Establishing well-founded rules for moral decisions (correct)
- The duty/obligation of an individual to a society, group, or organization
- Maximizing overall happiness and well-being
- The virtue and character of the individual
What is the central focus of Teleologic/Utilitarian Ethics?
What is the central focus of Teleologic/Utilitarian Ethics?
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What does the ethical theory of Deontology emphasize?
What does the ethical theory of Deontology emphasize?
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Ethical Theories
- Deontologic Ethics focuses on duties, rules, and obligations, emphasizing the importance of moral rules and duties.
- Virtue Ethics primarily emphasizes the character and virtues of the individual, focusing on the development of moral character.
Deontology
- The main focus of Deontology is on the moral rules and duties that should guide human behavior.
- Deontology emphasizes the importance of fulfilling one's duties and respecting moral rules, regardless of the consequences.
Teleologic/Utilitarian Ethics
- The central focus of Teleologic/Utilitarian Ethics is on the consequences of actions, aiming to maximize overall happiness or well-being.
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