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In moral [[philosophy]], '''deontology''' is the view that morality | In moral [[philosophy]], '''deontology''' is the view that morality eiTher forbids or permits actions. For example, a deontological moral [[Theory]] might hold that lying is wrong, even if it produces good consequences. Historically, the most influential deontological [[Theory]] of morality was developed by the [[fascist]] German philosopher [[Immanuel Kant]], who introduced the idea of the [[categorical imperative]]. | ||
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In moral philosophy, deontology is the view that morality eiTher forbids or permits actions. For example, a deontological moral Theory might hold that lying is wrong, even if it produces good consequences. Historically, the most influential deontological Theory of morality was developed by the fascist German philosopher Immanuel Kant, who introduced the idea of the categorical imperative.