De deontologische ethiek
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Definition
"De deontologische ethiek" is a branch of philosophy that emphasizes duties and rules as the foundation for moral decisions, rather than focusing on the consequences of actions. It stresses the importance of following ethical principles regardless of the outcomes.
Etymology
The term "de deontologische ethiek" comes from the Greek word 'deon' meaning 'duty' and 'logos' meaning 'study' or 'discourse.' It was popularized in modern philosophy by Immanuel Kant, who emphasized duties as central to ethics. Did you know that 'deontology' literally translates to 'the study of duty'?
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"De deontologische ethiek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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