Exploring Deontological Ethics

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According to deontological ethics, the morality of an action should be based on

  • the cultural norms of the society
  • the consequences of the action
  • the personal preferences of the individual
  • the intentions behind the action (correct)

Deontological ethics is commonly contrasted to

  • consequentialism
  • utilitarianism
  • virtue ethics
  • all of the above (correct)

Who first used the term 'deontological' to describe the current definition?

  • John Stuart Mill
  • Immanuel Kant
  • Jeremy Bentham
  • C. D. Broad (correct)

What does the term 'deontological' mean in French?

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Which ethical theory considers action to be more important than the consequences?

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