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What is the fundamental principle that guides moral decision-making in deontological ethics?
What is the fundamental principle that guides moral decision-making in deontological ethics?
In deontological ethics, what determines the morality of an action?
In deontological ethics, what determines the morality of an action?
According to deontological ethics, what is the significance of individual rights and autonomy?
According to deontological ethics, what is the significance of individual rights and autonomy?
Which concept suggests that some actions are inherently right or wrong, regardless of consequences?
Which concept suggests that some actions are inherently right or wrong, regardless of consequences?
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What does deontology emphasize in evaluating the morality of an action?
What does deontology emphasize in evaluating the morality of an action?
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Which ethical theory introduced the concept of the categorical imperative?
Which ethical theory introduced the concept of the categorical imperative?
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What is the main focus of rule utilitarianism?
What is the main focus of rule utilitarianism?
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What is a common critique faced by utilitarianism?
What is a common critique faced by utilitarianism?
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In deontological ethics, what is the foundation for determining the rightness or wrongness of an action?
In deontological ethics, what is the foundation for determining the rightness or wrongness of an action?
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What is the word 'deontology' derived from?
What is the word 'deontology' derived from?
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What does preference utilitarianism focus on maximizing?
What does preference utilitarianism focus on maximizing?
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What is the central concept in deontological ethics proposed by Kant?
What is the central concept in deontological ethics proposed by Kant?
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Which ethical theory focuses more on the consequences of actions rather than the inherent nature of actions?
Which ethical theory focuses more on the consequences of actions rather than the inherent nature of actions?
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How does deontological ethics differ from consequentialist ethical theories like utilitarianism?
How does deontological ethics differ from consequentialist ethical theories like utilitarianism?
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What criticism is commonly directed towards deontological ethics?
What criticism is commonly directed towards deontological ethics?
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According to deontological ethics, how should individuals determine moral principles?
According to deontological ethics, how should individuals determine moral principles?
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Which ethical theory emphasizes the development of virtuous character traits for ethical decision-making?
Which ethical theory emphasizes the development of virtuous character traits for ethical decision-making?
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What is a key role that reason plays in deontological ethics?
What is a key role that reason plays in deontological ethics?
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Study Notes
Utilitarianism
- Focuses on the morality of adopting general rules or principles that produce the greatest overall utility.
- Critiques and challenges include concerns about measuring and comparing happiness, potential injustices to minorities, and difficulty in predicting all consequences accurately.
- Variations include preference utilitarianism, which focuses on maximizing the satisfaction of individuals' preferences rather than pleasure or happiness.
- Has been influential in moral philosophy and applied to fields such as ethics, economics, and public policy.
Deontological Ethics
- Focuses on the inherent nature of actions rather than the consequences.
- Emphasizes the concept of duty or moral obligation as the foundation for determining the rightness or wrongness of an action.
- Key principles and features include:
- Categorical Imperative: act according to principles or rules that could be universally applied without contradiction.
- Duty-based morality: individuals have a moral duty to adhere to certain principles or rules.
- Absolute morality: some actions are inherently right or wrong, regardless of context or consequences.
- Intentions and motives: emphasizes the importance of intentions and motives behind actions.
- Human dignity: emphasizes the intrinsic value and dignity of individuals.
- Rights and autonomy: recognizes the importance of individual rights and autonomy.
- Rule-based ethics: proposes following moral rules or principles that are universally applicable.
- Critiques and challenges include resolving moral conflicts when duties or principles clash, and providing clear guidance on prioritizing conflicting duties.
- Emphasizes the role of reason and rationality in determining moral principles.
Virtue Ethics
- Emphasizes the development of virtuous character traits as the foundation for ethical decision-making.
- Focuses on the development of virtues, such as compassion, honesty, and fairness, rather than on moral rules or consequences.
- Seeks to cultivate virtues that enable individuals to make ethical decisions in a variety of situations.
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Test your knowledge on the key principles and features of deontological ethics, including the Categorical Imperative introduced by Immanuel Kant and duty-based morality. Learn about the fundamental principle that guides moral decision-making and the concept that individuals have a moral duty to adhere to certain rules.
