Deontological ethics is basically the study of duties which are used to perform certain actions regardless of the consequences. Deontology comes from the Greek roots: deos, meaning duty, and logos, meaning study. Prominent deontologist Immanuel Kant believed the key to morality is human will (good will) or intention, not consequences. Categorical imperative- an act based on duty is truly moral. For example, it is a police officer’s duty to protect and serve and by doing so he issues citations to law breakers for violating traffic laws. Golden Rule- “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Christians follow God’s commands (because it is the intention to do what is right) rather than focusing on the consequences of actions.
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