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    Deontological Second Paper A deontological approach to ethics denies the utilitarian claim that the morality of an action depends on its consequences. Actions are morally right or wrong, independent of their consequences. It is associated with the Judeo-Christian tradition, primarily the Ten Commandments. (pg. 62) Is direct-to-consumer advertising of pharmaceutical drugs ethical? Does the advertising lead to self-diagnosis or take advantage of someone’s hope for a cure? I do not believe that direct-to-consumer

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    I show a group od individual the wrong way, they will be taught it is the right way. It is the human morality of right and wrong and not the consequential method of it. They will learn that this is how out leader taught us. Virtue ethics This is a principle of ethics that investigates the inherent character of an individual instead of the outcome of a specific action that has been done. Therefore, as a leader, there is need to support the habits and behaviors that will help an individual to attain

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    Under the deontological perspective, Kant created the idea of the categorical imperative. This is a law that every human has a duty to submit. Kant’s first formulation of the categorical imperative states, “Act only on that maxim whereby thou canst at the same time will that it should become a universal law.” Kant believed that all moral duties can be reasoned from this formulation. The categorical imperative implies that in deciding what is morally wrong or permissible, one has to be sure that everyone

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    By the end of this essay, I will answer my previously stated question, whether it is ethical for companies to advertise to children. Kant’s deontological ethics focuses on the moral aspects of duty. The rightness or wrongness of actions does not depend on their consequences but on whether they fulfil our duty. When we act, we should always respect other people, their dignity, and rationality. If our

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    of morality which involves a duty to behave according to the rules or laws under all circumstances. Ethical duties are determined rationally or logically and emotions are irrelevant when making a decision. Kant’s ethical formalism is deontological or duty based ethics which assesses morality by examining ones actions, not from the consequences of ones actions. Consequently, ethical formalist believe that there is a “categorical imperative” in which ethical decisions should be made. The categorical

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    Immanuel Kant is referred to as the “father” of deontological ethics, which is also colloquially referred to as Kantianism, which provides a sophisticated explication of deontology. His philosophy embodies capitulating to one’s maxim, which he beliefs that to be good, however, only if one’s motives are unconditional and irrespective to external reason. The maxim is referred to as the individual’s intrinsic duty or obligation to one’s self or to others, which if applicable to everyone than it is congenial

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    Kant tried to develop a theory of ethics which relied on reason rather than emotion. While he was not anti-religious, he wanted an ethical system which was not clouded by religion, emotion or personal interpretation. He placed emphasis on motives behind an action rather than, like the Utilitarians, the consequences of an action. He believed that consequences were no guide to whether an action was moral or not. His theory is known as deontological, or duty-based, where ends

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    long paper. Categorical imperative is a nonconsequentialist theory formulated by the deontological German philosopher Immanuel Kant. Kantian ethics were a clearly opposition to the theory of the utilitarianism proposed by Mill; to Kant, the consequences were irrelevant to moral evaluations. Unlike Mill, Kant believed that Morality should not be influence by feelings or desires (inclinations). Nor should be by societies or circumstances. Morality must be based on reason and because average adults

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    In contrast to the consequentialist focus of utilitarianism, Kant was more focused on intent and action itself. This leads into one of Kantian ethics main ideals; you mustn’t treat another human being as a means to an end. Kant’s Categorical Imperative (CI) is a deontological theory, which relied heavily on his belief that humans are all capable of reason in the same manner, on the same level (A Brief Summary of Kant 's Categorical Imperative, 2012). Kant recognized 2 kinds of moral ‘imperatives’

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    in Prussia in 1724 and passed away in 1804. Kant wrote the famous book “A Critique Of Pure Reason” where he mentions and talks about David Hume, and how he himself was awoke from his stubborn beliefs. Many people find Kant’s Theory as a form deontological ethics; where actions of right and wrong. Does not depend on their consequences, but on whether they fulfill our duty and/or obligations. Immanuel Kant emphasized the idea that we have duties and rules to follow. We as humans should act with reason

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