In this essay I will explain the differences between teleological and deontological.
Deontological ethicists focus on actions and rules rather than the situation. Deontologists believe acts are right or right in the action themselves. Deontologist could be said to be absolutist as they follow the law. Deontologist decide what to do in certain situations and circumstances depending on what their sense of duty tells them.an example of this can be the death sentence is wrong because death to someone and anyone is wrong all the time regardless of a crime they may have committed.
Deontological ethical system is based on the idea that we have a duty to do certain things and not doing certain things. The word deontological comes from “deonto” meaning “duty” in Greek .With the deontological ethical system; one would consider the basic duties and rights of individuals or groups and make a decision based on your moral beliefs. Religion Ethics is deontological. Religion ethics is when a religion provides moral judgments and directions on how to live one’s life. What is good is that which conforms to god’s will (Wadsworth, 2005). An example of religion ethics would be to not steal because one of the Ten Commandments is thou shall not steal.
Natural law and egoism are also both deontological. Natural law is good acts that come naturally to...
Teleology does not focus on actions themselves or how closely they adhere to a system of rules. Teleological ethics, which is mostly referred to as consequentialism, is concerned with the end effect. The essence of all forms of teleological ethics is best stated by the founder of Utilitarianism, Jeremy Bentham: "the greatest good for the greatest number." Accordingly, the impact of society as a whole is what determines morality. This approach differs from deontology in that there is no set of hard and fast rules in place. Actions may be