Abstract There are similarities and differences in deontological and teleological ethical systems. Each of the ethical systems will be discussed in a compare and contrast so that they are made clear to what they mean. There are seven major ethical systems that are either deontological systems or they are teleological systems. Teleological and Deontological Ethical Systems When looking at two separate definitions
Teleological Views Teleological perspectives are based on various religious principles and moral standards. With numerous religions world-wide the application of teleological theories are virtually impossible to use in a broad sense. For example, many religions forbid medical care and in this case would nullify the situation all together. Pellegrino’s principles for the application of teleological morals to the use of modern medicine, allows for health care needs to be met without the compromise
Deontological moral systems are characterized by a focus upon adherence to independent moral rules or duties. To make the correct moral choices, we have to understand what our moral duties are and what correct rules exist to regulate those duties. When we follow our duty, we are behaving morally. When we fail to follow our duty, we are behaving immorally. Typically in any deontological system, our duties, rules, and obligations are determined by God. Being moral is thus a matter of obeying God. Deontological
There are seven different major ethical systems and they are: ethical formalism, utilitarianism, religion, natural law, ethics of virtue, ethics of care, and egoism. All seven of these ethical systems are dealt with on a daily basis and sometimes it is hard to determine which one you are dealing with. Ethical systems intertwine with one another and make up how humans respond and react to situations they are faced with every day. Each ethical system has its own way of coming across to each individual
Scenario 3 – Military Action Deontological Ethics With Deontological Ethics, good actions justify whatever happens without the thought of consequences. This mind set will push my decision into not saving the villagers because I was given orders to return to the base. In this situation, I would follow orders and return to base without the thought of breaking rules. I was given the command to return to base for a reason, maybe the commander has a plan at the base to stop the enemy before they strike
There are seven major ethical systems that make up Deontological and Teleological Ethical Systems. Ethical formalism is what is good is that which conforms to the categorical imperative. Ethical formalism is the doctrine that certain actions are good (ie, the right thing to do) or evil (ie, the wrong thing to do) in and of themselves
Virtue ethics is a concept that is used in the process of moral decision making. It is dependent on the individuals themselves rather than on society, culture and religion. Aristotle was one of the main philosophers involved in virtue ethics. He was an advocate for virtue. Virtue ethics are associated with the type of person that one should become. It is solely concerned with human nature and morals. This essay will explore Aristotle’s conception of virtue. I will discuss Aristotle’s belief that
the patrons. Now like all situations in life ethics were involved in the thought process and execution of the operation. However, there are two different types of ethic’s Teleological (virtue ethics) and Deontology(duty-bound) both of which are involved in this setting. To begin with, teleological ethics is defined as doing the most good for the greatest number of people. Therefore, further analysis of the circumstance will uncover the teleological and deontological decisions made. Thus, looking
COMPARE AND CONTRAST OF THE MORAL PHILOSOPHIES 13 Running head: COMPARE AND CONTRAST OF THE MORAL PHILOSOPHIES 1 Compare and Contrast of the Seven Moral Philosophies Angela Overmyer, Brickley Nason, Casey Carsten, Elvin Wright, Emily Gatlin, Paige Sherwood, and Summar VandenHeuvel Davenport University BUSN 210 Professor Sharon Romine September 27, 2014 Compare and Contrast of the Seven Moral Philosophies INTRODUCTION One philosopher wrote, "Like the wheel, business is one of the
Ethics of duty (ethics of principle, deontological ethics) From the Greek for “duty” (deontos), ethics based in duty and one that reasons from foundational principles which tell us what our duties are. Hence, actions are right and wrong for reasons other than their consequences. Deontological ethics or deontology is the normative ethical position that judges the morality of an action based on the action's adherence to a rule or rules. It is sometimes described as duty, obligatory or rule based ethics