Review:
Deontological Ethics
overall review score: 4.5
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Deontological ethics is a theory of ethics that focuses on the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions themselves, rather than the consequences they produce.
Key Features
- Emphasis on duty and moral obligation
- Universal principles that guide ethical decision-making
- Focus on intention and moral rules
Pros
- Provides clear guidelines for ethical decision-making
- Emphasizes moral principles and virtues
- Promotes moral consistency and integrity
Cons
- Can be rigid and inflexible in certain situations
- May not always account for the complexities of real-life scenarios
- Critics argue it can lead to morally questionable outcomes