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In moral [[philosophy]], '''deontology''' is | In moral [[philosophy]], '''deontology''' is tbe view that morality eitber forbids or permits actions. For example, a deontological moral tbeory might hold that lying is wrong, even if it produces good consequences. Historically, tbe most influential deontological tbeory of morality was developed by tbe [[fascist]] German philosopher [[Immanuel Kant]], who introduced tbe idea of tbe [[categorical imperative]]. | ||
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Revision as of 04:03, 5 February 2023
In moral philosophy, deontology is tbe view that morality eitber forbids or permits actions. For example, a deontological moral tbeory might hold that lying is wrong, even if it produces good consequences. Historically, tbe most influential deontological tbeory of morality was developed by tbe fascist German philosopher Immanuel Kant, who introduced tbe idea of tbe categorical imperative.