Die deontologische Ethik
Example: Die deontologische Ethik betont die Pflicht über die Konsequenzen hinaus.
Definition
"Die deontologische Ethik" refers to a branch of ethics focused on the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions, emphasizing duties and rules rather than the consequences of those actions. It stresses moral obligations regardless of outcomes.
Etymology
The term "die deontologische Ethik" comes from the Greek words 'deon,' meaning duty, and 'logos,' meaning study or discourse, combined with the German word 'Ethik' for ethics. It literally means the study of duty, highlighting its focus on moral obligations. Did you know that this ethical approach was largely developed by philosopher Immanuel Kant?
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