A deontological ethical system is one that is concerned solely with the inherent nature of the act being judged. If an act is inherently good‚ then even if it results in bad consequences‚ it is still considered a good act. Teleological systems judge the consequences of an act. An act might look bad‚ but if it results in good consequences‚ then it can be defined as good under a teleological system. Ethical formalism is a deontological system because the important determinant for judging whether
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Human beings have been clearing forest for many years in order to have land for farming and keeping livestock (nasa.gov). The need to feed the ever increasing population has in most cases necessitated clearing of forests to plant crops and produce food. However‚ this action has resulted in reduced forest cover especially tropical forests. Tropical forests are known to be home of various animal species. Therefore‚ when tropical forests cover decrease so will the population of animals that depend on
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For example‚ the privatisation of foster care in the United Kingdom‚ which is becoming increasingly popular (Steen and Smith‚ 2012) can be argued as a deontological approach from the government’s point of view. The deontological ethics theory focuses on the morality of the action and not the consequences of that action (Encyclopædia Britannica‚ 2015). Caring for vulnerable members in society is a duty‚ privatisation meets the increasing
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There are several legal and ethical implications that surrounds genetic testing for prenatal families. The forthcoming of new genetic information and technologies have exposed women to available options for those with genetic concerns and birth defects. For an example‚ ultrasounds utilizes sound waves to provide women with an image of the fetus. However‚ these in the womb images have stimulated growing debates surrounding ethical concerns such as psychosocial risks if fetal abnormalities are discovered
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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
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Ethical Implications in Practice The embodiment of Nursing is caring and compassion‚ the prevention of illness‚ lessening any discomforts and the protection‚ betterment and reclamation of health. Ethics has been an essential part of the framework of the healthcare provider and it is idiosyncratic‚ self reflective and abiding. Another essential part is confidentiality‚ for the healthcare provider and patient this helps gain trust and open communication‚ ensuring that the best possible care can be
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of the act Deontological Ethics = Non - Consequentialist Ethics Morality of an act is based in the act itself. Types of Teleological Ethics 1. Utilitarianism – Utilitarian moral theory is classical utilitarianism‚ 2. Varieties of ancient Greek virtue ethics – Aristotle Ethics is an Example a. The goal of ethics is to explain how one achieves the good life for human beings. There are only two basic kinds of prescriptive moral theories: teleological theories‚ deontological theories TELEOLOGICAL
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Deontology is the ethical or unethical behavior‚ action‚ or decision is determined not by consequences but by certain duties which are obligations‚ commitments and responsibilities towards the rights of others. It belief that just some things should do or should not do regardless of the consequences. Deontologists typically supplement non-consequentialist obligations with non-consequentialist permissions. (Scheffler 1982) The deontological ethical theory can imply in the Michael C. Woodford who
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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
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Abortion has and continues to be a controversial topic. Most would argue that every woman should have the right to terminate a pregnancy for whatever reason‚ because her body and the fetus are one entity. Since termination of a pregnancy or abortion is the status quo within society‚ most would agree with this consensus. I‚ however‚ without properly acknowledging the rights of all the parties involved with abortion (the fetus and father)‚ I do not believe it should be used so freely within society
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