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According to deontological ethics, the morality of an action should be based on
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
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?
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?
What does the term 'deontological' mean in French?
Which ethical theory considers action to be more important than the consequences?
Which ethical theory considers action to be more important than the consequences?